East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield water level

Name: East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, East Bear Creek, Georgia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.77ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT (55 min ago)

Flow: 0.4 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield is at 0.77 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.23 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.83 ft (−0.06 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.71 ft and 0.86 ft.

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

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Same day last year: 0.83 ft−0.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.71 ft – 0.86 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.71 ft – 1.06 ft

Floating and fishing near East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield

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

Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 8.23 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Widespread innundation of water expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The road begins to flood on the east side of the culvert first. Extensive erosion will be likely to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert with a possible washout. The water level will be from 1 to 2 feet deep on the road and it should be closed by local officials.
13.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The road begins to flood on the east side of the culvert first. Extensive erosion will be likely to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert and the road should be closed by local officials.
11.00 ft: Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The water level reaches the top of the concrete box culvert. This will cause erosion to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert.
9.00 ft: Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands and the natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The water level reaches the maximum height inside the concrete box culvert. Some bank erosion is possible.
7.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road.
0.77 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 75° 42° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 76° 45° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 77° 47° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 73° 49° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 70° 48° – Wind 11 mph

25 Sun 70° 47° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 72° 45° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

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Alcovy River below CovingtonRiver gauge, Alcovy River	1.72 ft	Normal	+0.11 ft	3.1 mi
Yellow River Rocky Plains Road near Rocky PlainsRiver gauge, Yellow River Rocky Plains Road	3.96 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	7 mi
Little River at Newborn Road near NewbornRiver gauge, Little River	3.03 ft	Very low	−0.07 ft	7 mi
Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Road near CovingtonRiver gauge, Cornish Creek	7.58 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	9 mi
Alcovy River above CovingtonRiver gauge, Alcovy River	1.76 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	9 mi
South River at GA 81, at Snapping ShoalsRiver gauge, South River	6.80 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Little Cornish Creek County Road 95 near OxfordRiver gauge, Little Cornish Creek County Road 95	0.71 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Ocmulgee River near JacksonRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	4.06 ft	Normal	±0	14 mi

Questions and answers

How does East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield compare with last year?

It is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.83 ft.

What is flood stage for East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 8.23 ft below it.

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 East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 0.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02209360 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.50725, -83.77025 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	0.77 ft	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional
Flow	0.4 cfs	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional

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