South River at Forrest Park Road, at Atlanta, GA
Is South River at Forrest Park Road, at Atlanta, GA flooding right now?
South River at Forrest Park Road, at Atlanta, GA measured 2.88 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.88 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.62 ft on Sat, Sep 19, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 18.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.62 ft | 2009-09-19 |
| 16.33 ft | 2005-07-11 |
| 16.21 ft | 2004-09-16 |
| 15.72 ft | 2015-12-24 |
| 15.43 ft | 2024-09-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Intrenchment Creek at Constitution Rd, near Atlanta, GA | 1.8 mi | DeKalb County |
| South River at Bouldercrest Road at Atlanta, GA | 2.9 mi | DeKalb County |
| South River at Springdale Road, at Atlanta, GA | 3.3 mi | Fulton County |
| Doolittle Creek at Flat Shoals Rd, near Decatur, GA | 4.2 mi | DeKalb County |
| Flint River at Ga 85, near Forest Park, GA | 5.7 mi | Clayton 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.