Is the Yellow River flooding?

Georgia · 6 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Yellow 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 Yellow River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 5 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.

data refreshed 8 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 Yellow River near Snellville, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.75 ft on 27 September 2024, carrying 7,960 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (68 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.55 ft, 17.2 ft below that record.

Drains 136 sq mi · gauge elevation 801 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Yellow River near Snellville, GANo flooding6.55 ft23 ft
Yellow River at Ga 124, near Lithonia, GANo flooding3.44 ft15 ft
Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road, near Lithonia, GANo flooding1.76 ft13 ft
Yellow River at Milstead, GANo flooding5.65 ft13 ft
Yellow River at Gees Mill Road, near Milstead, GANo flooding2.22 ft11 ft
Yellow River near Luxomni, GANo current data
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.