Yellow River at Milstead, GA
Is Yellow River at Milstead, GA flooding right now?
Yellow River at Milstead, GA measured 5.62 ft on 2026-09-22 22:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.4 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.62 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 15.4 ft below |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River at Gees Mill Road, near Milstead, GA | 3.8 mi | Rockdale County |
| Big Haynes Creek at Jack Turner Dam, near Milstead GA | 4.3 mi | Rockdale County |
| Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road, near Milstead GA | 4.5 mi | Newton County |
| Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road, near Lithonia, GA | 4.7 mi | DeKalb County |
| Little Haynes Creek at Dial Mill Rd near Milstead GA | 4.9 mi | Rockdale 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.