Yellow River at Rocky Plains Road near Rocky Plains
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 26.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 26.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.1 ft on Dec 26, 2015 (historic crest)
- 20.9 ft on Sep 29, 2024 (historic crest)
- 20.6 ft on Apr 21, 2019 (historic crest)
- 20.1 ft on Dec 31, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Rocky Plains Road bridge. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Rocky Plains Road bridge. |
| 20.0 ft | Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Rocky Plains Road bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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