Is the Brier Creek flooding?

Georgia · 4 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Brier Creek 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 Brier Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Brier Creek at Millhaven, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.10 ft on 1 October 1929, carrying 64,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1925 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.15 ft, 24.0 ft below that record.

Drains 646 sq mi · gauge elevation 95 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Brier Creek near Waynesboro, GANo flooding4.48 ft11 ft
Brier Creek at Millhaven, GANo flooding1.15 ft15 ft
Brier Creek near Thomson, GANo current data
Brier Creek near Hiawassee, GANo current data
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.