Alcovy River above Covington, GA
Is Alcovy River above Covington, GA flooding right now?
Alcovy River above Covington, GA measured 1.75 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.75 ft
Streamflow
33 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.79 ft on Tue, Mar 16, 1976.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.79 ft | 1976-03-16 |
| 14.4 ft | 1990-03-18 |
| 13.9 ft | 1995-10-05 |
| 13.73 ft | 2003-07-02 |
| 13.57 ft | 2019-04-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Rd near Covington, GA | 1.4 mi | Newton County |
| Little Cornish Creek County Road 95 near Oxford, GA | 4.0 mi | Newton County |
| Cornish Creek at Lower Jersey Rd, near Covington, GA | 5.3 mi | Walton County |
| Little River at Newborn Rd near Newborn, GA | 8.6 mi | Morgan County |
| Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road, near Milstead GA | 8.7 mi | Newton County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.