Yellow River near Snellville, GA
Is Yellow River near Snellville, GA flooding right now?
Yellow River near Snellville, GA measured 6.62 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.4 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.62 ft
Streamflow
264 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.75 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 23.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 26.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.75 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 20.67 ft | 2018-12-29 |
| 19.67 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 18.84 ft | 2019-04-20 |
| 16.77 ft | 1956-05-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Garner Creek near Snellville, GA | 1.2 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Jacks Creek at Brannan Road, near Snellville, GA | 2.2 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Watson Creek Tributary 2, Tanglewood Dr, Snellville, GA | 2.6 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Yellow River near Luxomni, GA | 2.6 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Little Stone Mtn Creek near Stone Mountain, GA | 3.8 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.