Two Run Creek near Kingston
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 11.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.3 ft on Mar 26, 2021 (historic crest)
- 8.9 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
- 8.7 ft on Jul 12, 1999 (historic crest)
- 8.4 ft on Jan 27, 1996 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Kingston Highway or Georgia Highway 293. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Kingston Highway or Georgia Highway 293. |
| 9.0 ft | Minor flooding continues to expand in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Kingston Highway or Georgia Highway 293. |
| 11.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Kingston Highway or Georgia Highway 293. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. |
| 12.0 ft | Significant flooding continues to expand in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Kingston Highway or Georgia Highway 293. The water level begins to hit the bottom of the bridge and may cause erosion to the banks. County officials will likely close it. The water level reaches the bottom of the USGS gage house around 100 yards upstream and on the right bank from the bridge. A loss of data transmission will be possible. |
| 14.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the fields and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Kingston Highway or Georgia Highway 293. The water level hits the bridge and will likely cause erosion to the banks. County officials will likely close it. A few structures near the creek will be flooded. The USGS gage house around 100 yards upstream and on the right bank from the bridge will be under water with a loss of data. |
| 15.0 ft | Major flooding continues with widespread inundation of the fields and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Kingston Highway or Georgia Highway 293. The water level hits the bridge and covers the highway with erosion to the banks. A few structures near the creek will be flooded with at least a foot of water. The USGS gage house around 100 yards upstream and on the right bank from the bridge will be under water with a loss of data. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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