River stage
Snellville, Yellow River
- River level
- 5.89 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.27 ft
- Recent high
- 9.47 ft
- Recent low
- 5.34 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS YESG1
- 30-day change
- -0.59 ft
- Average
- 6.03 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.75 ft
In brief
The Yellow River at Snellville, GA read 5.89 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.11 ft below action stage. That is 0.59 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge YESG1
Water 69 °F (21 °C) · 3 °F warmer than normal for this date · +1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.75 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 2 | 20.67 ft | 2018-12-29 |
| 3 | 19.67 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 4 | 18.84 ft | 2019-04-20 |
| 5 | 16.77 ft | 1956-05-07 |
| 6 | 15.49 ft | 2018-12-09 |
| 7 | 15.09 ft | 2018-11-13 |
| 8 | 13.31 ft | 2019-02-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Killian Hill Road bridge.
- 20.00 ft
Bankfull conditions continue, with water spreading into the natural floodplain upstream and downstream of the gage on the Killian Hill Road bridge.
- 22.00 ft
Bankfull conditions continue, with water spreading into the natural floodplain upstream and downstream of the gage on Killian Hill Road. Water will be several feet deep along the banks of the river.
- 23.00 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the river upstream and downstream of the gage on the Killian Hill Road bridge. Water is 1 to 5 feet deep along the channel and in the powerline easement behind Runnymede Court and Runnymede Drive. Yards of some nearby homes will be flooded with 1 to 3 feet of water.
- 30.00 ft
Widespread moderate flooding begins along the river upstream and downstream of the gage on the Killian Hill Road bridge. Water is several feet deep along the channel and in the powerline easement behind Runnymede Court and Runnymede Drive and is ten or more feet deep in some areas. Water approaches the foundations of some residences. Backyards of residences on Pathfinder Way and Cotswold Drive will be inundated with 1 to 3 feet of water.
- 33.00 ft
Widespread major flooding begins along the river upstream and downstream of the gage on the Killian Hill Road bridge. At least two residences along the left bank downstream of the gage will have water inundating the lower level. Backyards of residences along the river will be inundated with several feet of water, including up to twelve or more feet in portions of the powerline easement.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yellow River flooding at Snellville?
No. The Yellow River at Snellville is at 5.89 ft, 11.11 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Snellville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 23 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 33 ft.
What is the highest the Yellow River has been at Snellville?
The highest crest on record is 23.75 ft, on 2024-09-27.
Is the Yellow River high or low right now at Snellville?
At 5.89 ft it is higher than 62% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Snellville, Yellow River?
The water temperature at Snellville, Yellow River is 69 °F (20.6 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 3 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.1 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge YESG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02206500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.