Honey Creek at GA 212 near Conyers, GA

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 17 ftMajor flooding begins. Widespread innundation of water expands further into the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 212 or Scott Highway. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The water level reaches the top of the bridge. The depth of water on the road at the bridge will be around two feet deep. The water level reaches the gage house. Data may not be reliable.
• 15 ftModerate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 212 or Scott Highway. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. Portions of the highway begin to flood near the bridge. This will likely cause local officials to close it.
• 13 ftModerate flooding begins. Significant flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 212 or Scott Highway. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge. This may cause local officials to close it due to possible erosion around the supports.
• 11 ftMinor flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands and fields of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 212 or Scott Highway.
• 9 ftFlood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in portions of the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 212 or Scott Highway.
• 7 ftBankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream on the creek from the gage at Georgia Highway 212 or Scott Highway.

Highest crests on record

1. 9.77 ft — September 27, 2024
2. 9.43 ft — January 9, 2024
3. 8.51 ft — July 1, 2003
4. 8.14 ft — September 14, 2004

Recent crests: 9.77 ft (September 27, 2024) · 9.43 ft (January 9, 2024) · 8.14 ft (September 14, 2004) · 8.51 ft (July 1, 2003)

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