Yellow River at Gees Mill Road near Milstead
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/13/2025 1:45 PM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/13/2025 9:09 AM EDTLow Threshold: 0 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 20 ft Moderate Flooding 16 ft Minor Flooding 11 ft Action 9 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 26 - Major and Extensive flooding occurs. In Newton County...Between 50 and 100 homes will flood in the Riverside Estates Mobile Home Park along East Dollar Circle and West Dollar Circle. Evacuations are required. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
- 24 - Major flooding expands. In Newton County...Between 25 to 50 homes will flood in the Riverside Estates Mobile Home Park along West Dollar Circle. Evacuations are required. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
- 22 - Major flooding expands. Gees Mill Road floods in low areas near the Yellow River in Rockdale County. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.58 ft | on 02-14-2025 |
| 2. | 16.34 ft | on 09-28-2024 |
| 3. | 13.38 ft | on 03-07-2024 |
| 4. | 11.59 ft | on 02-13-2024 |
| 5. | 14.06 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 13.58 ft | on 02-14-2025 |
| 2. | 16.34 ft | on 09-28-2024 |
| 3. | 13.38 ft | on 03-07-2024 |
| 4. | 11.59 ft | on 02-13-2024 |
| 5. | 14.06 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 6. | 11.62 ft | on 01-05-2023 |
| 7. | 11.24 ft | on 04-07-2022 |
| 8. | 11.43 ft | on 12-31-2021 |
| 9. | 12.25 ft | on 05-05-2021 |
| 10. | 13.35 ft | on 10-12-2020 |
| 11. | 12.95 ft | on 09-18-2020 |
| 12. | 13.67 ft | on 02-07-2020 |
| 13. | 15.49 ft | on 04-20-2019 |
| 14. | 13.12 ft | on 12-30-2018 |
| 15. | 11.14 ft | on 04-07-2017 |
| 16. | 11.08 ft | on 02-04-2016 |
| 17. | 12.84 ft | on 12-31-2015 |
| 18. | 16.47 ft | on 12-25-2015 |
| 19. | 11.89 ft | on 11-03-2015 |
| 20. | 11.24 ft | on 01-12-2014 |
| 21. | 11.74 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 22. | 12.85 ft | on 05-05-2010 |
| 23. | 12.59 ft | on 02-06-2010 |
| 24. | 13.58 ft | on 01-25-2010 |
| 25. | 11.42 ft | on 12-26-2009 |
| 26. | 11.70 ft | on 12-20-2009 |
| 27. | 11.01 ft | on 12-03-2009 |
| 28. | 13.60 ft | on 11-12-2009 |
| 29. | 13.44 ft | on 10-14-2009 |
| 30. | 22.54 ft | on 09-22-2009 |
| 31. | 12.43 ft | on 03-29-2009 |
| 32. | 16.36 ft | on 07-08-2005 |
| 33. | 14.07 ft | on 04-01-2005 |
| 34. | 14.07 ft | on 04-01-2005 |
| 35. | 13.91 ft | on 03-29-2005 |
| 36. | 14.31 ft | on 09-18-2004 |
| 37. | 16.31 ft | on 05-07-2003 |
| 38. | 14.26 ft | on 03-20-2003 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 22.54 ft | on 09-22-2009 |
| 2. | 16.47 ft | on 12-25-2015 |
| 3. | 16.36 ft | on 07-08-2005 |
| 4. | 16.34 ft | on 09-28-2024 |
| 5. | 16.31 ft | on 05-07-2003 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 22.54 ft | on 09-22-2009 |
| 2. | 16.47 ft | on 12-25-2015 |
| 3. | 16.36 ft | on 07-08-2005 |
| 4. | 16.34 ft | on 09-28-2024 |
| 5. | 16.31 ft | on 05-07-2003 |
| 6. | 15.49 ft | on 04-20-2019 |
| 7. | 14.31 ft | on 09-18-2004 |
| 8. | 14.26 ft | on 03-20-2003 |
| 9. | 14.07 ft | on 04-01-2005 |
| 10. | 14.07 ft | on 04-01-2005 |
| 11. | 14.06 ft | on 01-10-2024 |
| 12. | 13.91 ft | on 03-29-2005 |
| 13. | 13.67 ft | on 02-07-2020 |
| 14. | 13.60 ft | on 11-12-2009 |
| 15. | 13.58 ft | on 01-25-2010 |
| 16. | 13.58 ft | on 02-14-2025 |
| 17. | 13.44 ft | on 10-14-2009 |
| 18. | 13.38 ft | on 03-07-2024 |
| 19. | 13.35 ft | on 10-12-2020 |
| 20. | 13.12 ft | on 12-30-2018 |
| 21. | 12.95 ft | on 09-18-2020 |
| 22. | 12.85 ft | on 05-05-2010 |
| 23. | 12.84 ft | on 12-31-2015 |
| 24. | 12.59 ft | on 02-06-2010 |
| 25. | 12.43 ft | on 03-29-2009 |
| 26. | 12.25 ft | on 05-05-2021 |
| 27. | 11.89 ft | on 11-03-2015 |
| 28. | 11.74 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 29. | 11.70 ft | on 12-20-2009 |
| 30. | 11.62 ft | on 01-05-2023 |
| 31. | 11.59 ft | on 02-13-2024 |
| 32. | 11.43 ft | on 12-31-2021 |
| 33. | 11.42 ft | on 12-26-2009 |
| 34. | 11.24 ft | on 04-07-2022 |
| 35. | 11.24 ft | on 01-12-2014 |
| 36. | 11.14 ft | on 04-07-2017 |
| 37. | 11.08 ft | on 02-04-2016 |
| 38. | 11.01 ft | on 12-03-2009 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 | STND |
|---|---|---|
| major Flooding | 650.92 ft | 20.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 646.92 ft | 16.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 641.92 ft | 11.00 ft |
| action | 639.92 ft | 9.00 ft |
| Latest Value | 637.74 ft | 6.82 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 630.92 ft | 0.00 ft |
Gauge Photos
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Unique Local Info
The gage is located on the Yellow River at Gees Mill Rd.
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.