Yellow River at Ga 124, near Lithonia, GA
Is Yellow River at Ga 124, near Lithonia, GA flooding right now?
Yellow River at Ga 124, near Lithonia, GA measured 3.40 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.6 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.40 ft
Streamflow
153 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.47 ft on Mon, Sep 21, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 15.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 20.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.47 ft | 2009-09-21 |
| 17.83 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 17.24 ft | 2005-07-07 |
| 16.77 ft | 2003-05-06 |
| 16.64 ft | 2015-12-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mountain Creek at Ga 124, near Lithonia, GA | 1.1 mi | DeKalb County |
| No Business Creek at Lee Road, below Snellville, GA | 1.2 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Swift Creek near Lithonia, GA | 2.2 mi | DeKalb County |
| Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road, near Lithonia, GA | 2.7 mi | DeKalb County |
| Jacks Creek at Brannan Road, near Snellville, GA | 3.6 mi | Gwinnett 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.