Sharp Mtn Creek at Old Ga 5, below Ball Ground, GA
Is Sharp Mtn Creek at Old Ga 5, below Ball Ground, GA flooding right now?
Sharp Mtn Creek at Old Ga 5, below Ball Ground, GA measured 2.70 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 15.3 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.70 ft
Streamflow
26 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.67 ft on Thu, Feb 13, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 20.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 25.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.67 ft | 2025-02-13 |
| 18 ft | 2009-09-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Log Creek near Canton, GA | 5.1 mi | Cherokee County |
| Etowah River Downstream of I-575, at Canton, GA | 5.6 mi | Cherokee County |
| Etowah River at Canton, GA | 7.1 mi | Cherokee County |
| Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground, GA | 8.1 mi | Cherokee County |
| Shoal Creek at Ga 108, near Waleska, GA | 11.4 mi | Cherokee 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.