Rivers in Georgia
South Fork Peachtree Creek at Casa Drive at Clarkston
Below flood stage
3.04ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 12:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 10.25 ft2024
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 19.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 19.00 ftMajor flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands and yards upstream and much further downstream to north Decatur and Emory University. The water level will begin to cover Casa Drive at the bridge...and will enter numerous homes near the creek. Extensive erosion of creek banks and roads near bridges will likely cause washouts.
- 15.00 ftModerate flooding begins. Significant flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands and yards upstream and much further downstream from the gage on Casa Drive to north Decatur and Emory University. The water level will reach the foundations of some homes on Casa Woods Lane and Casa Drive. Flooding of sheds and garages near the creek will be several feet deep.
- 12.00 ftMinor flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands and yards upstream and downstream from the gage on Casa Drive. Some flooding of sheds and garages near the creek will occur at homes on Casa Woods Lane and Casa Drive.
- 10.00 ftFlood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in portions of the woodlands and yards near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Casa Drive.
- 8.00 ftBankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Casa Drive.
Crest history
4 crests on NOAA’s list since 2013.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 27, 2024 | 10.25 ft |
| 2 | October 11, 2020 | 9.79 ft |
| 3 | August 21, 2013 | 9.35 ft |
| 4 | December 28, 2018 | 8.59 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 27, 2024: 10.25 ft
- October 11, 2020: 9.79 ft
- December 28, 2018: 8.59 ft
- August 21, 2013: 9.35 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- DownstreamSouth Fork Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road near Atlanta
- Burnt Fork Creek at Millwood Way near Clarkston
- Burnt Fork Creek at Montreal Road near Tucker
- Snapfinger Creek at Redan Road near Glen Haven
- North Fork Peachtree Creek at Briarwood Road near Atlanta
- Stone Mountain Creek at Silver Hill Road near Stone Mountain
- North Fork Peachtree Creek at Buford Highway at Atlanta
- Jackson Creek at Angels Lane near Lilburn
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
Sources
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.