Is the South River flooding?
The South River is tracked by 6 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 South River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 6 of 6 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.42 ft on 27 September 2024, carrying 11,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1951 (54 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.61 ft, 18.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River at Springdale Road, at Atlanta, GA | No flooding | 2.13 ft | 17 ft | |
| South River at Forrest Park Road, at Atlanta, GA | No flooding | 2.88 ft | 15 ft | |
| South River at Bouldercrest Road at Atlanta, GA | No flooding | 2.53 ft | 15 ft | |
| South River at Flakes Mill Road near Atlanta, GA | No flooding | 2.61 ft | 13 ft | |
| South River at Klondike Road, near Lithonia, GA | No flooding | 5.20 ft | 12 ft | |
| South River at Ga 81, at Snapping Shoals, GA | No flooding | 6.90 ft | 12 ft |