Beaverdam Creek near Sardis water level
River gauge, Beaverdam Creek, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.7 cfs
History
20252026
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
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.59 ft | August 7, 2024 |
| 2 | 8.49 ft | March 9, 1998 |
| 3 | 8.38 ft | August 2, 1991 |
| 4 | 8.28 ft | March 15, 2003 |
| 5 | 7.71 ft | July 12, 2013 |
| 6 | 7.63 ft | March 20, 2003 |
| 7 | 7.55 ft | February 19, 2021 |
| 8 | 7.43 ft | March 27, 2005 |
| 9 | 7.36 ft | February 4, 2016 |
| 10 | 7.28 ft | July 13, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Beaverdam Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Creek above GreerRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek | 1.29 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 142 mi |
| Beaverdam Creek above ElbertonRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek | 1.16 ft | Very low | ±0 | 105 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brier Creek at MillhavenRiver gauge, Brier Creek | 4.15 ft | High | −0.74 ft | 10 mi |
| Savannah River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Savannah River | 6.63 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 15 mi |
| Brier Creek near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Brier Creek | 5.16 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 15 mi |
| Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near MillhavenRiver gauge, Savannah River | 4.29 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 18 mi |
| Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky FordRiver gauge, Ogeechee River | 6.51 ft | High | −0.59 ft | 20 mi |
| Ogeechee River at MidvilleRiver gauge, Ogeechee River | 2.24 ft | Normal | −0.40 ft | 26 mi |
| Savannah River above New Sav. Lock and DamReservoir, Savannah River | 114.91 ft | Very high | +0.19 ft | 31 mi |
| Savannah River at AugustaRiver gauge, Savannah River | 97.23 ft | High | +0.16 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, 06:00 AM 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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.34 ft | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:00 | 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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