Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City water level
Lake, Lake Peachtree Headwater, Georgia, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Surface elevation
- Water temperature
- 78 °F
History
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What this means
At 784.43 ft, Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 784.47 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.04 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 784.47 ft, a difference of −0.04 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 784.42 ft and 784.77 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill. The water temperature at the gauge is 78 °F.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 784.47 ft0.04 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 784.43 ft – 784.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 784.47 ft−0.04 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 784.42 ft – 784.77 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 778.21 ft – 784.96 ft
Swimming and boating at Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City
Low water changes a lake fast for boaters. Some ramps get shorter or close, docks may be moved, and rocks and sandbars that are usually well under the surface come within reach of a prop.
The water is a comfortable 78 °F. In warm spells, look out for algae warnings at public beaches.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Creek Ds of Lake at Peachtree CityRiver gauge, Flat Creek Ds of Lake | 1.89 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 0.1 mi |
| Line Creek below Lake McIntosh, near Peachtree CityRiver gauge, Line Creek | 1.44 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Lake McIntosh near Peachtree CityLake, Lake McIntosh | 779.14 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Line Creek below GA 54, near Peachtree CityRiver gauge, Line Creek | 3.22 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Flat Creek Ds of Lake Kedron, near Peachtree CityRiver gauge, Flat Creek Ds of Lake Kedron, | 2.20 ft | Very low | 0.00 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Lake Kedron near Peachtree CityLake, Lake Kedron | 834.35 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Shoal Creek at Ga54, near SharpsburgRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 2.29 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Line Creek near SenoiaRiver gauge, Line Creek | 1.30 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 5.4 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City higher than last year?
No, it is 0.04 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 784.47 ft.
How often is Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT.
What is the water level of Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 784.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02344671(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.38444, -84.57361(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- local
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 784.43 ft | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
Water temperature temperature | 78 °F | 2026-10-16 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree City (usgs:02344671). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/lake-peachtree-headwater-at-peachtree-city
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer