Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta, GA
Is Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta, GA flooding right now?
Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta, GA measured 3.57 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.4 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.57 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.42 ft on Thu, Dec 24, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 12.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.42 ft | 2015-12-24 |
| 13.21 ft | 2020-10-11 |
| 13.15 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 11.91 ft | 2024-03-06 |
| 11.56 ft | 2019-04-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbs Creek at Rainbow Dr, near Decatur, GA | 1.4 mi | DeKalb County |
| Doolittle Creek at Flat Shoals Rd, near Decatur, GA | 2.4 mi | DeKalb County |
| South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA | 2.6 mi | DeKalb County |
| Snapfinger Creek at Thompson Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA | 3.2 mi | DeKalb County |
| South River at Bouldercrest Road at Atlanta, GA | 3.2 mi | DeKalb 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.