Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta water level

Name: Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Woodall Creek, Georgia, United States

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High for late October

Water level

0.75ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 04:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Water temperature: 56 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta is above normal at 0.75 ft.

That puts it 0.19 ft above the median of 0.56 ft for late October, based on 21 years of readings. It is 14.25 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.44 ft (+0.31 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.67 ft and 3.77 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.

Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 0.56 ft0.19 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.43 ft – 0.79 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
Same day last year: 0.44 ft+0.31 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.67 ft – 3.77 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.41 ft – 5.70 ft
Highest on record: 23.61 ftSeptember 22, 2009

Floating and fishing near Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 14.25 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of areas upstream and downstream from the gage on Defoors Ferry Road. The athletic track and fields upstream will be flooded with up to 9 feet of water. Portions of the road will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. Some erosion may occur to the road bed. Some of the condos in Westover Plantation and several of the businesses on Defoors Hills Road will be flooded with up to two feet of water. This flooding will be worse than September 2009.
22.00 ft: Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of areas upstream and downstream from the gage on Defoors Ferry Road. The athletic track and fields upstream will be flooded with up to 7 feet of water. Portions of the road will be flooded with up to two feet of water. Some erosion may occur to the road bed. Some of the condos in Westover Plantation and the businessee on Defoors Hill Road will be flooded.
20.00 ft: Significant flooding continues upstream and downstream from the gage on Defoors Ferry Road. The athletic track and fields upstream will be flooded with up to 5 feet of water. Portions of the road will be flooded with up to one foot of water. Some erosion may occur to the road bed. Flood waters will begin to enter some of the condos in Westover Plantation and the businesses on Defoors Hill Road.
19.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Defoors Ferry Road. Most of the athletic track and fields upstream will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 10 feet above the culvert and begin to flood low portions of the road. Some erosion may occur. The water level will be reaching the foundations of some condos in Westover Plantation.
17.00 ft: Minor flooding continues to expand upstream and downstream from the gage on Defoors Ferry Road. Large portions of the athletic track and fields upstream and on the right bank will be flooded with up to two feet of water. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 8 feet above the culvert. Some erosion may occur. The water level will be approaching the foundations of some condos in Westover Plantation.
15.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins upstream and downstream from the gage on Defoors Ferry Road. This includes low portions of the athletic track and fields upstream and on the right bank. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 6 feet above the culvert. Some erosion may occur.
9.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Defoors Ferry Road. The water level reaches the top of the concrete box culvert under the road.
0.75 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.61 ft	September 22, 2009
2	21.46 ft	September 27, 2024
3	16.67 ft	October 11, 2020
4	15.73 ft	December 28, 2018
5	15.28 ft	November 11, 2009

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 75° 43° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 77° 45° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 75° 57° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 73° 55° – Wind 11 mph

25 Sun 73° 55° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 74° 55° – Wind 8 mph

27 Tue 74° 58° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

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Nancy Creek at West Wesley Road, at AtlantaRiver gauge, Nancy Creek	1.77 ft	Normal	±0	1.1 mi
Peachtree Creek at AtlantaRiver gauge, Peachtree Creek	2.11 ft	Very low	−0.22 ft	1.8 mi
Chattahoochee River at GA 280, near AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	4.10 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	2.4 mi
Chattahoochee River at AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	2.94 ft	Low	+0.04 ft	2.7 mi
Proctor Creek at Jackson Parkway, at AtlantaRiver gauge, Proctor Creek	3.01 ft	Very low	+0.02 ft	2.8 mi
Chattahoochee River at US 41, at AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	4.31 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	3.3 mi
Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive, at AtlantaRiver gauge, Nancy Creek	1.19 ft	High	+0.03 ft	4.7 mi
Nickajack Creek at US 78/278, near MabletonRiver gauge, Nickajack Creek	1.08 ft	Very low	±0	4.9 mi

Questions and answers

How does Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta compare with last year?

It is 0.31 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.44 ft.

What is flood stage for Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 14.25 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta in late October?

The median for late October is 0.56 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.43 ft and 0.79 ft, based on 21 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:30 AM EDT, the water level was 0.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta normal?

High for late October. Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02336313 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.82164, -84.43864 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	0.75 ft	2026-10-21 08:30	Provisional
Water temperature	56 °F	2026-10-21 08:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Road, at Atlanta (usgs:02336313). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/woodall-creek-at-defoors-ferry-road-at-atlanta

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