Big Creek at Ga 9, near Cumming, GA
Is Big Creek at Ga 9, near Cumming, GA flooding right now?
Big Creek at Ga 9, near Cumming, GA measured 1.60 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.4 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.60 ft
Streamflow
126 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.43 ft on Tue, Sep 22, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 2.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.43 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 9.15 ft | 2013-08-01 |
| 9.02 ft | 2020-10-11 |
| 8.86 ft | 2015-01-04 |
| 8.84 ft | 2023-01-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River near Buford, GA | 7.4 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Rd, near Suwanee, GA | 7.7 mi | Forsyth County |
| Big Creek near Alpharetta, GA | 7.8 mi | Fulton County |
| Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam, near Buford, GA | 8.0 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Chattahoochee River Buford Dam near Buford, GA | 8.2 mi | Forsyth 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.