River stage
Shoal Creek (GA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Shoal Creek (GA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Shoal Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Shoal Creek is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 3.64 ft | normal, steady |
| Waleska | 2.13 ft | normal, steady |
| Sharpsburg | 2.30 ft | normal, steady |
| Lawrenceville | 1.09 ft | normal, steady |
| Griffin | 0.76 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Shoal Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Atlanta, GA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Shoal Creek (MO) different river, same name
- Shoal Creek (TN) different river, same name
- Crooked Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Yellow River (GA) 6 gauges
- Chattahoochee River 21 gauges
- Big Creek (GA) 3 gauges
- New River (GA) 1 gauge
- Chattooga River (AL, GA) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shoal Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Shoal Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Shoal Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Atlanta is at 3.64 ft; Waleska is at 2.13 ft; Sharpsburg is at 2.30 ft; Lawrenceville is at 1.09 ft.
Where is the Shoal Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Shoal Creek in Georgia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.