New River at GA 100 near Franklin

Last updated: Jun 11, 2025, 7:41 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 22 - Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level continues to hit the bridge with erosion likely to the sides of the bridge. Flood waters will begin to cover portions of the road. County officials will have it closed.
  • 20 - Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level hits the bridge and will likely cause erosion to the sides of the bridge. County officials will likely have it closed.
  • 18 - Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level hits the bridge and may cause erosion to the sides of the bridge. County officials may need to close it.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 33.2353, -84.9878
RFC SERFC
State GA
WFO FFC
County Heard
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02338660

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 12.04 ft on 03-10-2024
2. 14.37 ft on 02-13-2024
3. 12.14 ft on 03-28-2023
4. 14.02 ft on 02-19-2020
5. 14.11 ft on 12-29-2018

Historic Crests

1. 17.17 ft on 03-17-1990
2. 14.54 ft on 03-01-1997
3. 14.37 ft on 02-13-2024
4. 14.11 ft on 12-29-2018
5. 14.02 ft on 02-19-2020

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 STND
major Flooding 656.81 ft22.00 ft
moderate Flooding 651.81 ft17.00 ft
minor Flooding 646.81 ft12.00 ft
action 643.81 ft9.00 ft
Latest Value 639.98 ft5.17 ft
Gauge Zero 634.81 ft0.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Peachtree City, GA 30269
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