River stage
Yellow River (GA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Yellow River (GA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Yellow River levels, gauge by gauge
The Yellow River is measured at 6 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GA 124 near Lithonia | 3.34 ft | normal, rising |
| Gees Mill Road near Milstead | 2.08 ft | normal, rising |
| Milstead | 5.18 ft | below flood stage |
| Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia | 1.80 ft | below flood stage |
| Rocky Plains | 5.55 ft | normal, rising |
| Snellville | 5.89 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Yellow River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Lithonia, GA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Yellow River (FL) different river, same name
- Yellow River (IA, WI) different river, same name
- Yellow River (IN) different river, same name
- Shoal Creek (GA) 5 gauges
- Crooked Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Big Creek (GA) 3 gauges
- Chattahoochee River 21 gauges
- New River (GA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yellow River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Yellow River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Yellow River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. GA 124 near Lithonia is at 3.34 ft; Gees Mill Road near Milstead is at 2.08 ft; Rocky Plains is at 5.55 ft; Snellville is at 5.89 ft.
Where is the Yellow River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Yellow River 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.