River stage
Milstead, Yellow River
- River level
- 2.08 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.34 ft
- Recent high
- 5.12 ft
- Recent low
- 1.02 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MYRG1
- 30-day change
- -1.16 ft
- Average
- 1.93 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.54 ft
In brief
The Yellow River at Milstead, GA read 2.08 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.92 ft below action stage. That is 1.16 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MYRG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.54 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 2 | 16.47 ft | 2015-12-25 |
| 3 | 16.36 ft | 2005-07-08 |
| 4 | 16.34 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 5 | 16.31 ft | 2003-05-07 |
| 6 | 15.49 ft | 2019-04-20 |
| 7 | 14.31 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 8 | 14.26 ft | 2003-03-20 |
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 on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Low portions of Sockwell Road near the river in Newton County will begin to flood.
- 10.00 ft
Bankfull conditions continue upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Portions of Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be around one foot under water.
- 11.00 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands...fields and pasture along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Portions of Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be around two feet under water.
- 12.00 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields and pasture along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Large portions of Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be up to 3 feet under water.
- 13.00 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands...fields and pasture along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Most of Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. Minor flooding also occurs in Newton County in the Riverside Estates Travel and Trailer Park. Any trailers near the river may need to be moved to higher ground. A playground by the river will begin to flood.
- 16.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. In Newton County...Riverside Estates Travel and Mobile Home Park begins to experience significant flooding. Trailers must be moved to higher ground and several mobile homes will flood. Evacuations may be needed. In Rockdale County...some flooding begins in the Lake Capri subdivision.
- 20.00 ft
Major flooding begins. In Newton County...Riverside Estates Travel and Mobile Home Park floods. West Dollar and Sycamore Roads flood. Between 10 to 25 homes will flood...trailors will need to be moved to higher ground and evacuations will be required. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
- 22.00 ft
Major flooding expands. Gees Mill Road floods in low areas near the Yellow River in Rockdale County. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
- 24.00 ft
Major flooding expands. In Newton County...Between 25 to 50 homes will flood in the Riverside Estates Mobile Home Park along West Dollar Circle. Evacuations are required. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
- 26.00 ft
Major and Extensive flooding occurs. In Newton County...Between 50 and 100 homes will flood in the Riverside Estates Mobile Home Park along East Dollar Circle and West Dollar Circle. Evacuations are required. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Yellow River flooding at Milstead?
No. The Yellow River at Milstead is at 2.08 ft, 6.92 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Milstead?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Yellow River has been at Milstead?
The highest crest on record is 22.54 ft, on 2009-09-22.
Is the Yellow River high or low right now at Milstead?
At 2.08 ft it is higher than 68% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MYRG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02207335). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.