River stage
Atlanta, Shoal Creek
- River level
- 3.64 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 4.53 ft
- Recent low
- 3.50 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SHOG1
- 30-day change
- +0.05 ft
- Average
- 3.64 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 13.42 ft
In brief
The Shoal Creek at Atlanta, GA read 3.64 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.36 ft below action stage. That is 0.05 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SHOG1
Water 68 °F (20 °C) · 5 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.42 ft | 2015-12-24 |
| 2 | 13.21 ft | 2020-10-11 |
| 3 | 13.15 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 4 | 11.91 ft | 2024-03-06 |
| 5 | 11.56 ft | 2019-04-19 |
| 6 | 11.34 ft | 2016-02-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage at Columbia Drive near the Flat Shoals Parkway intersection.
- 11.00 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Columbia Drive.
- 13.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding will expand into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Columbia Drive. The water level will be close to the bottom of the bridge.
- 16.00 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Columbia Drive. The water level will begin to cover portions of Columbia Drive and will likely cause extensive erosion to the banks as the water flow hits the bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shoal Creek flooding at Atlanta?
No. The Shoal Creek at Atlanta is at 3.64 ft, 5.36 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Atlanta?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 13 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Shoal Creek has been at Atlanta?
The highest crest on record is 13.42 ft, on 2015-12-24.
Is the Shoal Creek high or low right now at Atlanta?
At 3.64 ft it is higher than 74% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Atlanta, Shoal Creek?
The water temperature at Atlanta, Shoal Creek is 68 °F (20.2 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is 5 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SHOG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02203863). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.