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Beaverdam Creek near Sardis water level

River gauge, Beaverdam Creek, Georgia, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.34ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
3.7 cfs
3 5 8 Highest onrecord 8.59 ft

History

History
1.52.0ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 201.52.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
123ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20123ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
246ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026246ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Beaverdam Creek near Sardis is at 1.34 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.05 ft below the median of 1.39 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.36 ft (−0.02 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.19 ft and 2.88 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.39 ft0.05 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.17 ft – 1.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
Same day last year
1.36 ft−0.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.19 ft – 2.88 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.19 ft – 4.21 ft
Highest on record
8.59 ftAugust 7, 2024

Floating and fishing near Beaverdam Creek near Sardis

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
18.59 ftAugust 7, 2024
28.49 ftMarch 9, 1998
38.38 ftAugust 2, 1991
48.28 ftMarch 15, 2003
57.71 ftJuly 12, 2013
67.63 ftMarch 20, 2003
77.55 ftFebruary 19, 2021
87.43 ftMarch 27, 2005
97.36 ftFebruary 4, 2016
107.28 ftJuly 13, 2013

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 72° 41° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 72° 45° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 76° 53° – Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 74° 53° – Wind 12 mph
24 Sat 72° 52° – Wind 16 mph
25 Sun 74° 52° – Wind 15 mph
26 Mon 77° 53° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on Beaverdam Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Beaverdam Creek above GreerRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek 1.22 ft Very low −0.02 ft 142 mi
Beaverdam Creek above ElbertonRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek 1.18 ft Very low +0.02 ft 105 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Brier Creek at MillhavenRiver gauge, Brier Creek 3.79 ft High −0.86 ft 10 mi
Savannah River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Savannah River 6.64 ft Normal +0.02 ft 15 mi
Brier Creek near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Brier Creek 5.10 ft Normal −0.20 ft 15 mi
Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near MillhavenRiver gauge, Savannah River 4.32 ft Normal −0.07 ft 18 mi
Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky FordRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 6.25 ft High −0.67 ft 20 mi
Ogeechee River at MidvilleRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 2.13 ft Normal −0.35 ft 26 mi
Savannah River above New Sav. Lock and DamReservoir, Savannah River 114.77 ft High −0.02 ft 31 mi
Savannah River at AugustaRiver gauge, Savannah River 97.47 ft High +0.35 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

How does Beaverdam Creek near Sardis compare with last year?

It is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.36 ft.

What is a normal level for Beaverdam Creek near Sardis in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.39 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.17 ft and 1.76 ft, based on 25 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Beaverdam Creek near Sardis today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.34 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Beaverdam Creek near Sardis rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Beaverdam Creek near Sardis normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Beaverdam Creek near Sardis?

The highest level on record is 8.59 ft on August 7, 2024.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02198100 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.93750, -81.81533 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.34 ft 2026-10-20 19:00 Provisional
Flow 3.7 cfs 2026-10-20 19:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Beaverdam Creek near Sardis (usgs:02198100). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/beaverdam-creek-near-sardis

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