Broad River near Bell, GA
Is Broad River near Bell, GA flooding right now?
Broad River near Bell, GA measured 3.48 ft on 2026-11-11 12:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.5 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.48 ft
Streamflow
237 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.8 ft on Wed, Oct 2, 1929.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 23.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 32.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.8 ft | 1929-10-02 |
| 30.5 ft | 1989-10-02 |
| 30.3 ft | 1948-11-29 |
| 29.5 ft | 1929-03-06 |
| 28.6 ft | 1977-11-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Broad River at Carlton, GA | 14.2 mi | Madison County |
| Broad River above Carlton, GA | 15.1 mi | Madison County |
| Beaverdam Creek above Elberton, GA | 15.3 mi | Elbert County |
| Little River near Mt. Carmel, SC | 16.9 mi | McCormick County |
| Clouds Creek at Watson Mill Park near Carlton, GA | 17.4 mi | Oglethorpe 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.