Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, Ga.
Is Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, Ga. flooding right now?
Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, Ga. measured 0.85 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.85 ft
Streamflow
160 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 7 ft on Tue, Feb 17, 1942.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 16.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7 ft | 1942-02-17 |
| 6.1 ft | 1982-02-03 |
| 6.1 ft | 1952-03-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt, GA | 5.1 mi | Dawson County |
| Etowah River at Ga 9, near Dawsonville, GA | 7.4 mi | Dawson County |
| Etowah River 0.2 Mi Ds Ga 53, near Dawsonville, GA | 9.0 mi | Dawson County |
| Russell Crk 0.3 Mi Ds Head Lake near Dawsonville, GA | 9.1 mi | Dawson County |
| Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground, GA | 9.6 mi | Cherokee County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.