Nickajack Creek at US 78/278, near Mableton, GA
Is Nickajack Creek at US 78/278, near Mableton, GA flooding right now?
Nickajack Creek at US 78/278, near Mableton, GA measured 1.02 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.0 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.02 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.85 ft on Tue, Sep 22, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 20.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.85 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 16.6 ft | 2005-07-11 |
| 15.83 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 13.65 ft | 2003-05-16 |
| 13.62 ft | 1998-03-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sandy Creek at Bolton Road, near Atlanta, GA | 2.1 mi | Fulton County |
| Chattahoochee River at Ga 280, near Atlanta, GA | 2.5 mi | Fulton County |
| Proctor Creek at Jackson Parkway, at Atlanta, GA | 2.8 mi | Fulton County |
| Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Rd, at Atlanta, GA | 4.9 mi | Fulton County |
| Utoy Creek at Great Southwest Pkwy near Atlanta, GA | 4.9 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.