Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground, GA
Is Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground, GA flooding right now?
Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground, GA measured 0.40 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.6 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.40 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.23 ft on Tue, Sep 22, 2009.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 22.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.23 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 13.73 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 13.71 ft | 2025-02-13 |
| 12.69 ft | 2013-08-07 |
| 12.49 ft | 2013-12-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt, GA | 5.2 mi | Dawson County |
| Sharp Mtn Creek at Old Ga 5, below Ball Ground, GA | 8.1 mi | Cherokee County |
| Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, Ga. | 9.6 mi | Dawson County |
| Etowah River at Ga 9, near Dawsonville, GA | 9.6 mi | Dawson County |
| Big Creek at Ga 9, near Cumming, GA | 9.8 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.