Shoal Creek at Shoal Creek Road near Griffin

1. 12.00 ftMajor flooding continues with widespread inundation of the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The Shoal Creek Road bridge is topped with flood waters 2 to 3 feet deep over the road. Severe erosion will occur to the bridge with a washout likely. The water level will be approaching a house just north of the bridge.
2. 11.00 ftMajor flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The Shoal Creek Road bridge is topped with flood waters 1 to 2 feet deep over the road. Severe erosion will occur to the bridge with a possible washout.
3. 10.00 ftSignificant flooding continues in the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The water level begins to hit the bridge and flood portions of Shoal Creek Road. County officials will likely close it.
4. 9.00 ftModerate flooding beings. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it.
5. 8.00 ftMinor flooding continues of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. This primarily affects woodlands and agricultural fields.
6. 7.00 ftFlood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. This will primarily affect woodlands and agricultural fields.
7. 5.00 ftBankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road.

Most recent crests

• January 9, 2024: 7.06 ft
• August 25, 2020: 7.03 ft
• April 19, 2019: 7.78 ft
• December 3, 2009: 7.72 ft
• July 11, 2005: 8.72 ft
• September 16, 2004: 7.59 ft

• Flint River at Griffin
• Horton Creek at Lake Horton Dam
• Flint River at Woolsey Road near Woolsey
• Cabin Creek at North Second Street near Griffin
• Potato Creek at County Line Road near Orchard Hill
• Whitewater Creek at Starrs Mill
• Line Creek at Highway 85 near Senoia
• Flint River at Lovejoy

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.