South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA
Is South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA flooding right now?
South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA measured 1.99 ft on 2026-11-11 13:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.99 ft
Streamflow
25 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.42 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 17.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.42 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 21.3 ft | 1961-02-25 |
| 19.89 ft | 1976-03-16 |
| 18.25 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 18.23 ft | 2015-12-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta, GA | 2.6 mi | DeKalb County |
| Snapfinger Creek at Thompson Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA | 2.6 mi | DeKalb County |
| Cobbs Creek at Rainbow Dr, near Decatur, GA | 3.1 mi | DeKalb County |
| Pole Bridge Creek at Evans Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA | 4.2 mi | DeKalb County |
| Doolittle Creek at Flat Shoals Rd, 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.