22' - Major flooding begins. Many streets and homes will flood in West Athens. Estimated record crest around 22 feet occurred February 28...1902.<br><br>21' - Moderate flooding expands. Many basements and yards and some streets are flooded in residential areas bordering the river in West Athens.<br><br>20' - Moderate flooding begins. Flood waters flow from behind Beechwood to the Macon Highway Bridge. One street in West Athens is usually flooded at 20 feet.<br><br>18' - Flood Stage is reached. Residential yards are flooded in West Athens.<br><br>15' - Bankfull Stage is reached.<br><br>