River stage
Griffin, Shoal Creek
- River level
- 0.76 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.42 ft
- Recent high
- 1.96 ft
- Recent low
- 0.25 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SHLG1
- 30-day change
- +0.44 ft
- Average
- 0.49 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 8.72 ft
In brief
The Shoal Creek at Griffin, GA read 0.76 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.24 ft below action stage. That is 0.44 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SHLG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.72 ft | 2005-07-11 |
| 2 | 7.78 ft | 2019-04-19 |
| 3 | 7.72 ft | 2009-12-03 |
| 4 | 7.59 ft | 2004-09-16 |
| 5 | 7.06 ft | 2024-01-09 |
| 6 | 7.03 ft | 2020-08-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road.
- 7.00 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. This will primarily affect woodlands and agricultural fields.
- 8.00 ft
Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. This primarily affects woodlands and agricultural fields.
- 9.00 ft
Moderate flooding beings. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it.
- 10.00 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The water level begins to hit the bridge and flood portions of Shoal Creek Road. County officials will likely close it.
- 11.00 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The Shoal Creek Road bridge is topped with flood waters 1 to 2 feet deep over the road. Severe erosion will occur to the bridge with a possible washout.
- 12.00 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation of the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The Shoal Creek Road bridge is topped with flood waters 2 to 3 feet deep over the road. Severe erosion will occur to the bridge with a washout likely. The water level will be approaching a house just north of the bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shoal Creek flooding at Griffin?
No. The Shoal Creek at Griffin is at 0.76 ft, 4.24 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Griffin?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 11 ft.
What is the highest the Shoal Creek has been at Griffin?
The highest crest on record is 8.72 ft, on 2005-07-11.
Is the Shoal Creek high or low right now at Griffin?
At 0.76 ft it is higher than 91% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SHLG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02344478). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.