Alcovy River below Covington, GA
Is Alcovy River below Covington, GA flooding right now?
Alcovy River below Covington, GA measured 1.80 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.80 ft
Streamflow
57 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.2 ft on Sat, Jul 30, 1887.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.2 ft | 1887-07-30 |
| 23 ft | 1919-12-10 |
| 22.4 ft | 1936-04-16 |
| 21.3 ft | 1948-11-29 |
| 20.2 ft | 1946-01-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield, GA | 3.1 mi | Newton County |
| Yellow River Rocky Plains Rd near Rocky Plains, GA | 3.5 mi | Newton County |
| South River at Ga 81, at Snapping Shoals, GA | 7.8 mi | Newton County |
| Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Rd near Covington, GA | 8.5 mi | Newton County |
| Alcovy River above Covington, GA | 9.5 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.