Rivers in Georgia
Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn
Below flood stage
1.19ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 12:20 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 6.00 ft
- Record crest
- 7.18 ft2002
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.00 ft |
| Action | 4.50 ft |
- 14.00 ftMajor flooding continues with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. Flood waters around two feet deep top the bridge and road with a washout likely. County officials will have it closed. Large portions of residential backyards will be under 6 feet of water. The water reaches the bottom of the USGS gage house which may affect data transmission.
- 12.00 ftMajor flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. Flood waters top the bridge and road with a possible washout. County officials will likely have it closed. Large portions of residential backyards will be under 4 feet of water.
- 11.00 ftSignificant flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. The water level continues to hit the bridge and erosion is likely to the sides of the road bed. County officials may close it. Portions of residential backyards will be under 3 feet of water.
- 10.00 ftSignificant flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. The water level will begin to hit the bridge and may cause erosion to the sides of the road bed. County officials may close it. Portions of residential backyards will be under two feet of water.
- 9.00 ftModerate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. Portions of residential backyards will be under a foot of water.
- 8.00 ftMinor flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. Portions of residential backyards will begin to flood.
- 7.00 ftMinor flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road.
- 6.00 ftFlood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road.
- 4.50 ftBankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road.
Crest history
5 crests on NOAA’s list since 1997.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 21, 2002 | 7.18 ft |
| 2 | September 14, 2004 | 6.46 ft |
| 3 | July 7, 2022 | 6.44 ft |
| 4 | June 17, 2003 | 6.20 ft |
| 5 | June 25, 1997 | 4.23 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 7, 2022: 6.44 ft
- September 14, 2004: 6.46 ft
- June 17, 2003: 6.20 ft
- September 21, 2002: 7.18 ft
- June 25, 1997: 4.23 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- Apalachee River at Fence Road near Dacula
- Ivy Creek at Thompson Mill Road near Buford
- Mulberry Creek (GA) at Winder
- Alcovy River at Lawrenceville
- Wildcat Creek (GA) at Lawrenceville
- Shoal Creek at Paper Mill Rd near Lawrenceville
- Alcovy River at New Hope Road near Grayson
- Wolf Creek Tributary at Dean Road near Suwanee
What this means
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.
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.