Turnpike Creek near McRae
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.8 ft on Mar 9, 1998 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Jan 12, 1993 (historic crest)
- 11.0 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 10.8 ft on Mar 6, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and fields begins upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. |
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. |
| 14.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close the bridge. |
| 16.0 ft | Significant flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. The water level hits the bridge causing it to act like a dam. Erosion may occur to the sides of the bridge and county officials will likely have it closed. The water level will begin to flow over the highway in low areas. |
| 18.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. The water level will top the bridge causing it to act like a dam. Erosion will likely occur to the sides of the bridge and county officials will have it closed. The water will be 1 to 2 feet over the highway. The flood waters will reach the bottom of the USGS gage house. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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