Is the Chickasawhatchee Creek flooding?

Georgia · 3 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Chickasawhatchee Creek is tracked by 3 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 Chickasawhatchee Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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 3 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 Chickasawhatchee Creek at Elmodel, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.00 ft on 8 July 1994, carrying 16,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (68 annual peaks). It is currently at -0.31 ft, 20.3 ft below that record.

Drains 320 sq mi · gauge elevation 138 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Chickasawhatchee Creek at Elmodel, GANo flooding-0.31 ft10 ft
Chickasawhatchee Creek near Leary, GANo current data
Chickasawhatchee Creek near Albany, GANo flood stage defined1.42 ft
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.