Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton water level
River gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 397 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton is at 2.94 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.97 ft, based on 31 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft below typical. It is 14.06 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.37 ft, a difference of +0.57 ft.
It has dropped 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.98 ft and 4.82 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.97 ft0.03 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.11 ft – 4.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.37 ft+0.57 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.98 ft – 4.82 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.98 ft – 7.13 ft
- Highest on record
- 33.30 ftMarch 11, 1998
Floating and fishing near Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 14.06 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.30 ft | March 11, 1998 |
| 2 | 26.87 ft | April 5, 2009 |
| 3 | 25.48 ft | March 9, 2020 |
| 4 | 25.33 ft | April 14, 2005 |
| 5 | 22.88 ft | January 4, 2016 |
| 6 | 22.69 ft | January 24, 2010 |
| 7 | 19.95 ft | December 6, 2018 |
| 8 | 19.62 ft | March 13, 2024 |
| 9 | 19.54 ft | January 25, 2017 |
| 10 | 18.20 ft | February 10, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on Ichawaynochaway Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichawaynochaway Creek at GA 37, near MorganRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 7.04 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 22 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek at MilfordRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 1.15 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 12 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek near ElmodelRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 4.34 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 5.4 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint River at Riverview Plantation, near HopefulRiver gauge, Flint River | 4.38 ft | Normal | −0.52 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek at ElmodelRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek | 0.30 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 9 mi |
| Flint River at NewtonRiver gauge, Flint River | 4.26 ft | Low | +0.22 ft | 10 mi |
| Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near ColquittRiver gauge, Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 | 4.26 ft | High | −0.24 ft | 16 mi |
| Spring Creek near LearyRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 1.76 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Spring Creek near Iron CityRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 4.12 ft | Normal | −0.34 ft | 20 mi |
| Flint River at BainbridgeRiver gauge, Flint River | 18.48 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.57 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.37 ft.
What is flood stage for Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.06 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.11 ft and 4.65 ft, based on 31 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 Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.94 ft. Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton rising or falling?
Down 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.88 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02355350(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.21681, -84.47017(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.94 ft | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 397 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton (usgs:02355350). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/ichawaynochaway-creek-below-newton
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