Black Creek near Blitchton, GA
Is Black Creek near Blitchton, GA flooding right now?
Black Creek near Blitchton, GA measured 2.25 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 15.8 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.25 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.51 ft on Wed, Aug 7, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 18.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 20.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.51 ft | 2024-08-07 |
| 15.28 ft | 1994-10-14 |
| 14.8 ft | 2005-06-05 |
| 13.94 ft | 2023-09-01 |
| 13.21 ft | 2020-03-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ogeechee River near Eden, GA | 4.5 mi | Effingham County |
| Ogeechee River at Ga 204, near Ellabell, GA | 8.6 mi | Bryan County |
| Canoochee River at Bridge 38, at Fort Stewart, GA | 13.8 mi | Bryan County |
| Ebenezer Creek at Springfield, GA | 17.6 mi | Effingham County |
| Ogeechee River at Ga 24, near Oliver, GA | 22.9 mi | Screven 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.