Snapfinger Creek at Thompson Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA
Is Snapfinger Creek at Thompson Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA flooding right now?
Snapfinger Creek at Thompson Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA measured 3.76 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.76 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.54 ft on Sun, Oct 11, 2020.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 24.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.54 ft | 2020-10-11 |
| 17.11 ft | 2015-12-25 |
| 17.09 ft | 2024-09-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbs Creek at Rainbow Dr, near Decatur, GA | 2.5 mi | DeKalb County |
| South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA | 2.6 mi | DeKalb County |
| Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta, GA | 3.2 mi | DeKalb County |
| Pole Bridge Creek at Evans Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA | 3.4 mi | DeKalb County |
| Snapfinger Creek near Decatur, GA | 4.8 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.