Is the Alcovy River flooding?
The Alcovy River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Georgia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Alcovy River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Georgia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Alcovy River below Covington, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.20 ft on 30 July 1887, carrying 12,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1887 (44 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.81 ft, 25.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcovy River near Lawrenceville, GA | No flooding | -0.26 ft | 15 ft | |
| Alcovy River at New Hope Road, near Grayson, GA | No flooding | 2.83 ft | 9 ft | |
| Alcovy River above Covington, GA | No flooding | 1.75 ft | 12 ft | |
| Alcovy River below Covington, GA | No flooding | 1.81 ft | 11 ft |