Is the Richland Creek flooding?

Georgia · 2 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Richland Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Georgia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Richland Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Georgia river levels.

data refreshed 10 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Buford, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.45 ft on 19 May 2013, carrying 3,090 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1995 (31 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.82 ft, 9.6 ft below that record.

Drains 9 sq mi · gauge elevation 924 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Buford, GANo flooding0.82 ft10 ft
Richland Creek at Old Dallas Rd, near Dallas, GANo flooding0.91 ft8 ft
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.