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Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro

National Weather Service gauge DAVG1 · Georgia · Washington County · 32.9756, -82.6098 · USGS 02201000

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 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding10.0 ft
Moderate flooding13.0 ft
Major flooding15.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftBankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street.
10.0 ftFlood stage is reached. Minor flooding beings in the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street.
12.0 ftMinor flooding expands into the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street.
13.0 ftModerate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may need to close it. Residential yards near the bridge on the right bank begin to flood.
14.0 ftSignificant flooding continues in the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street. The water level hits the bridge and may cause some erosion to the sides of the road bed. County officials will likely close it. Residential yards near the bridge on the right bank will be under a foot of water.
15.0 ftMajor flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street. The water level continues to hit the bridge with erosion possible to the sides of the road bed. Residential yards near the bridge on the right bank will be under two feet of water with a few homes beginning to flood.
16.0 ftRecord flooding occurs with widespread inundation of the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street. The water level continues to hit the bridge with erosion likely to the sides of the road bed. A few homes on South Main Street and the road will be flooded with at least a foot of water.

Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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