South Atlantic Water Science Center
South Atlantic Water Science Center
Many days of continuous heavy rain in mid-September resulted in record flooding in many parts of Georgia, especially in north Georgia and the Atlanta region. The rains produced streamflows of record proportions. Listed below are the peak gage heights and streamflows for selected streams during the storm.
Data are provisional and subject to review and change.
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| USGS Site ID | Site Name | Peak Streamflow (cubic feet per second) | Peak Gage Height | Date of Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02204070 | SOUTH RIVER AT KLONDIKE ROAD, NEAR LITHONIA, GA | 13,800 | 13.55 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02204130 | HONEY CREEK AT GA 212, NEAR CONYERS, GA | 2,730 | 9.52 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02205522 | PEW CREEK AT PATTERSON RD, NEAR LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | -- | 15 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02207120 | YELLOW RIVER AT GA 124, NEAR LITHONIA, GA | 17,100 | 27.47 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02337185 | NO BUSINESS CREEK AT LEE ROAD, BELOW SNELLVILLE, GA | -- | 8.83 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02207220 | YELLOW RIVER AT PLEASANT HILL ROAD, NR LITHONIA,GA | 21,000 | 25.54 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02207335 | YELLOW RIVER AT GEES MILL ROAD, NEAR MILSTEAD, GA | 19,400 | 22.53 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02208050 | ALCOVY RIVER NEAR LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | -- | 8.28 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02208130 | SHOAL CREEK AT PAPER MILL RD, NR LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | 771 | 13.12 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02208150 | ALCOVY RIVER AT NEW HOPE ROAD, NEAR GRAYSON, GA | 6,510 | 13.87 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02218565 | APALACHEE RIVER AT FENCE ROAD, NEAR DACULA, GA | -- | 8.56 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02334480 | RICHLAND CREEK AT SUWANEE DAM ROAD, NEAR BUFORD,GA | 1,610 | 7.27 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02334578 | LEVEL CREEK AT SUWANEE DAM ROAD, NEAR SUWANEE, GA | 1,830 | 11.6 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02334620 | DICK CREEK AT OLD ATLANTA RD, NEAR SUWANEE, GA | 1,480 | 11.72 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02334885 | SUWANEE CREEK AT SUWANEE, GA | 7870 | 14.3 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02335000 | CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NEAR NORCROSS, GA | 14,900 | 14.51 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02335350 | CROOKED CREEK NEAR NORCROSS, GA | -- | 14.59 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02335450 | CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER ABOVE ROSWELL, GA | 21,100 | 11.96 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02335757 | BIG CREEK BELOW HOG WALLOW CREEK AT ROSWELL, GA | 6,370 | 15.41 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02335815 | CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER BELOW MORGAN FALLS DAM, GA | 30,900 | 826.96 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02335870 | SOPE CREEK NEAR MARIETTA, GA | 9,400 | 18.29 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02335910 | ROTTENWOOD CR AT INTERSTATE N PKWY, NR SMYRNA, GA | 4,840 | 11.74 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02336000 | CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AT ATLANTA, GA | 40,900 | 28.12 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02336030 | N.F. PEACHTREE CREEK AT GRAVES RD, NR DORAVILLE,GA | 3,590 | 12.93 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02336120 | N.F. PEACHTREE CREEK, BUFORD HWY, NEAR ATLANTA, GA | 6,140 | 18.57 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02336300 | PEACHTREE CREEK AT ATLANTA, GA | 9,050 | 22.91 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02336360 | NANCY CREEK AT RICKENBACKER DRIVE, AT ATLANTA, GA | -- | 14.69 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02336490 | CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER AT GA 280 | 42,300 | 35.98 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02336526 | PROCTOR CREEK AT JACKSON PARKWAY, AT ATLANTA, GA | 6,240 | 14.93 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02336635 | NICKAJACK CREEK AT US 78/278, NEAR MABLETON, GA | 5,090 | 19.85 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02336728 | UTOY CREEK AT GREAT SOUTHWEST PARKWAY | -- | 27.89 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02396870 | POWDER SPRINGS CREEK NEAR POWDER SPRINGS, GA | 8,420 | 19.82 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02336968 | NOSES CREEK AT POWDER SPRINGS RD, POWDER SPRINGS, GA | -- | 23.2 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02336986 | OLLEY CREEK AT CLAY ROAD, NEAR AUSTELL, GA | -- | 27.4 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02337000 | SWEETWATER CREEK NEAR AUSTELL, GA | 31500 | 30.8 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02337170 | CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NEAR FAIRBURN, GA | 63,900 | 30.65 | 9/22/2009 |
| 02337410 | DOG RIVER AT GA 5, NEAR FAIRPLAY, GA | 59900 | 33.8 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02337500 | SNAKE CREEK NEAR WHITESBURG, GA | 10,900 | 17.3 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02338000 | CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NEAR WHITESBURG, GA | 60,900 | 29.84 | 9/23/2009 |
| 02392780 | LITTLE RIVER AT GA 5, NEAR WOODSTOCK, GA | 16,100 | 20.8 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02392950 | NOONDAY CREEK AT HAWKINS STORE RD, NR WOODSTOCK,GA | 12,200 | 17.2 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02392975 | NOONDAY CREEK AT SHALLOWFORD ROAD, NR WOODSTOCK,GA | 11,300 | 19.66 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02393377 | BUTLER CREEK AT MACK DOBBS ROAD, NR KENNESAW, GA | 6,760 | 14.27 | 9/21/2009 |
| 02413000 | LITTLE TALLAPOOSA RIVER AT US 27, AT CARROLLTON,GA | 6,520 | 17.05 | 9/21/2009 |