Is the Cornish Creek flooding?

Georgia · 2 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Cornish Creek is tracked by 2 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 Cornish Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 5 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 Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Rd near Covington, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.86 ft on 7 April 2022, carrying 2,090 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2011 (14 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.48 ft, 5.4 ft below that record.

Drains 27 sq mi · gauge elevation 641 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cornish Creek at Lower Jersey Rd, near Covington, GANo flooding0.85 ft11 ft
Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Rd near Covington, GANo flooding7.48 ft14 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.