Yellow River at Gees Mill Road, near Milstead, GA
Is Yellow River at Gees Mill Road, near Milstead, GA flooding right now?
Yellow River at Gees Mill Road, near Milstead, GA measured 2.24 ft on 2026-09-22 22:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.8 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.24 ft
Streamflow
258 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.54 ft on Tue, Sep 22, 2009.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 17.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.54 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 16.47 ft | 2015-12-25 |
| 16.36 ft | 2005-07-08 |
| 16.34 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 16.31 ft | 2003-05-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road, near Milstead GA | 0.7 mi | Newton County |
| Little Haynes Creek at Dial Mill Rd near Milstead GA | 3.3 mi | Rockdale County |
| Yellow River at Milstead, GA | 3.8 mi | Rockdale County |
| Big Haynes Creek at Jack Turner Dam, near Milstead GA | 4.3 mi | Rockdale County |
| Little Cornish Creek County Road 95 near Oxford, GA | 6.3 mi | Newton 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.