Tucsawhatchee Creek near Hawkinsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.6 ft on Mar 9, 1998 (historic crest)
- 15.2 ft on Jul 7, 1994 (historic crest)
- 15.1 ft on Oct 9, 2021 (historic crest)
- 15.1 ft on Sep 28, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highways 257 and 27. The marsh land surrounding the creek begins to flood. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands...fields and pastures begin upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highways 257 and 27. |
| 13.0 ft | Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highways 257 and 27. |
| 15.0 ft | Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 257 and 27. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highways 257 and 27. |
| 18.0 ft | Significant flooding expands much further into the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highways 257 and 27. |
| 21.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highways 257 and 27. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge. Erosion will be possible to the sides of the bridge and county officials may close it. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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