South River at Ga 81, at Snapping Shoals, GA

Newton County, Georgia · USGS gauge 02204520 · NWS SPGG1 · South River flood status · Georgia river levels

Is South River at Ga 81, at Snapping Shoals, GA flooding right now?

South River at Ga 81, at Snapping Shoals, GA measured 6.89 ft on 2026-09-22 22:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height

6.89 ft

as of 40 min ago

Streamflow

184 cfs

data refreshed 7 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.41 ft on Sat, Sep 28, 2024.

Streamflow outlook

NOAA National Water Model forecast, issued 11 hours ago. The NWM models discharge for every river reach in the country, including the many gauges the National Weather Service does not forecast individually. It is a model, not an official NWS river forecast, and it predicts flow rather than water level.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	10 ft	3.1 ft below
Minor flood	12 ft	5.1 ft below
Moderate flood	16 ft	9.1 ft below
Major flood	20 ft	13.1 ft below

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Highest crests on record

Stage	Date
16.41 ft	2024-09-28
14.85 ft	2019-04-20
14.53 ft	2015-12-26
13.36 ft	2010-01-26
13.18 ft	2009-09-22

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 6.72–7.29 ft

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Distance	County
Yellow River Rocky Plains Rd near Rocky Plains, GA	4.4 mi	Newton County
Alcovy River below Covington, GA	7.8 mi	Newton County
Honey Creek at Ga 212, near Conyers, GA	9.0 mi	Rockdale County
East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield, GA	10.9 mi	Newton County
Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road, near Milstead GA	12.3 mi	Newton County

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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast