Tugalo River at YONAH DAM
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 744.2 ft; minor flooding begins at 748.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 754.0 ft; major flooding begins at 758.0 ft.
| Action stage | 744.2 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 748.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 754.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 758.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 748.7 ft on Jan 1, 1900 (historic crest)
- 746.5 ft on May 30, 2018 (historic crest)
- 744.8 ft on Dec 30, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 745.0 ft | HIGH WATER LEVELS HAVE CAUSE FLOODING ALONG COOPER ROAD AND RIVER ROAD IN OCONEE COUNTY AND FLOODED WALKER CREEK BOAT RAMP IN STEPHENS COUNTY. |
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Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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