South River at Klondike Road, near Lithonia, GA
Is South River at Klondike Road, near Lithonia, GA flooding right now?
South River at Klondike Road, near Lithonia, GA measured 5.22 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.8 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.22 ft
Streamflow
157 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.42 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.42 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 14.5 ft | 1961-02-25 |
| 13.55 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 13.29 ft | 1995-10-05 |
| 13.03 ft | 1990-03-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pole Bridge Creek at Evans Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA | 2.9 mi | DeKalb County |
| Honey Creek at Hurst Road, near Conyers, GA | 3.4 mi | Rockdale County |
| Honey Creek at Ga 212, near Conyers, GA | 5.1 mi | Rockdale County |
| South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA | 6.0 mi | DeKalb County |
| Snapfinger Creek at Thompson Mill Rd near Lithonia, GA | 6.1 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.