Turnpike Creek near McRae

1. 18.00 ftMajor 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.
2. 16.00 ftSignificant 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.
3. 14.00 ftModerate 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.
4. 12.00 ftMinor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae.
5. 10.00 ftFlood 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.
6. 8.00 ftBankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae.

Most recent crests

• November 7, 2024: 10.74 ft
• September 27, 2024: 11.04 ft
• March 6, 2020: 10.77 ft
• July 2, 2013: 10.07 ft
• April 3, 2009: 10.69 ft
• March 9, 1998: 11.82 ft
• January 12, 1993: 11.04 ft
• March 3, 1991: 10.24 ft
• November 22, 1985: 10.56 ft
• March 7, 1983: 10.51 ft

• Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149 at Scotland
• Ocmulgee River at Lumber City
• Ocmulgee River at Abbeville
• Oconee River at Highway 280 near Mount Vernon
• Altamaha River at Charlotteville
• Altamaha River at Baxley
• Ocmulgee River at US 341 at Hawkinsville
• Tucsawhatchee Creek at Hawkinsville

Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.