Pates Creek near Flippen, GA
Is Pates Creek near Flippen, GA flooding right now?
Pates Creek near Flippen, GA measured 1.26 ft on 2026-09-23 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.26 ft
Streamflow
10 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.2 ft on Tue, Jul 5, 1994.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.2 ft | 1994-07-05 |
| 12.48 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 9.4 ft | 1977-11-05 |
| 8.82 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 8.23 ft | 1980-05-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River near Lovejoy, GA | 9.6 mi | Clayton County |
| Camp Creek at Helmer Road, near Fayetteville, GA | 11.1 mi | Fayette County |
| South River at Klondike Road, near Lithonia, GA | 11.6 mi | DeKalb County |
| South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA | 12.0 mi | DeKalb County |
| Honey Creek at Ga 212, near Conyers, GA | 12.0 mi | Rockdale 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.