Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive, at Atlanta, GA
Is Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive, at Atlanta, GA flooding right now?
Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive, at Atlanta, GA measured 1.16 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.16 ft
Streamflow
32 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.5 ft on Sat, Dec 1, 1973.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.5 ft | 1973-12-01 |
| 15.26 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 14.84 ft | 1973-06-05 |
| 14.69 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 14.31 ft | 2024-09-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nancy Creek at Johnson Ferry Rd, at Chamblee, GA | 2.8 mi | DeKalb County |
| N.F. Peachtree Creek, Buford Hwy, near Atlanta, GA | 3.3 mi | DeKalb County |
| Peachtree Creek at Atlanta, GA | 3.8 mi | Fulton County |
| N Fork Peachtree Creek at Briarwood Rd, near Atlanta, GA | 3.8 mi | DeKalb County |
| Nancy Creek at West Wesley Road, at Atlanta, GA | 4.1 mi | Fulton 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.