Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay water level

Name: Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Dog River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.21ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 16.6 cfs
Water temperature: 57 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay, where the gauge shows 3.21 ft.

That puts it 0.03 ft below the median of 3.24 ft for mid-October, based on 19 years of readings. It is 9.79 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.11 ft (+0.10 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.16 ft – 3.69 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 57 °F.

Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.24 ft0.03 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.98 ft – 3.54 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.11 ft+0.10 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.16 ft – 3.69 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.04 ft – 6.61 ft
Highest on record: 33.83 ftSeptember 21, 2009

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Extensive flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. Flood waters will completely cover an environmental monitoring station by the bridge and be around 5 feet deep. Several small lakes and ponds upstream from the gage will likely overflow or be flooded by the river. Mobley Creek which flows into the river just upstream from the gage will likely be two feet deep over a portion of Banks Mill Road.
18.00 ft: Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. Flood waters will completely cover a circuit breaker box and power meter for an environmental monitoring station by the bridge. The flood waters will surround the station around 3 feet deep. Mobley Creek which flows into the river just upstream from the gage will begin to flood a portion of Banks Mill Road.
17.00 ft: Significant flooding continues in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. The water level reaches the bottom of a power meter for an environmental monitoring station by the bridge. The flood waters will surround the station around two feet deep. Mobley Creek which flows into the river just upstream from the gage will reach the top of the curvert on Banks Mill Road.
16.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. The water level reaches the bottom of a circuit breaker box for an environmental monitoring station by the bridge. The flood waters will surround the station around one foot deep.
15.00 ft: Minor flooding continues in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. The water level reaches the foundation of an environmental monitoring station on a wooden platform by the bridge.
13.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. The water level reaches the foundation of a wooden platform by the bridge which supports an environmental monitoring station.
10.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. Water begins to flow into low areas of the flood plain.
3.21 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	33.83 ft	September 21, 2009
2	13.89 ft	December 24, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 43° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 74° 48° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 75° 49° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 74° 52° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 71° 52° – Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 71° 51° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 73° 49° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

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Chattahoochee River above Bear Creek, near RicoRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	0.54 ft	Very low	−0.13 ft	4.3 mi
Chattahoochee River near FairburnRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	0.31 ft	Low	−0.09 ft	8 mi
Snake Creek near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Snake Creek	1.53 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Snake Creek Ds Snake Creek Reservior near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Snake Creek Ds Snake Creek Reservior	2.94 ft	Very low	±0	11 mi
Sweetwater Creek below AustellRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek	0.86 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Chattahoochee River near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	2.93 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	13 mi
Sweetwater Creek, Brownsville Road, Powder SpringsRiver gauge	2.98 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	13 mi
Sweetwater Creek near AustellRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek	0.92 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay compare with last year?

It is 0.10 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.11 ft.

What is flood stage for the Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 9.79 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.98 ft and 3.54 ft, based on 19 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 Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 PM EDT, the water level was 3.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Dog River at GA 5, near Fairplay normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 19 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:02337410 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.65381, -84.82103 (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	3.21 ft	2026-10-20 22:15	Provisional
Flow	16.6 cfs	2026-10-20 22:15	Provisional
Water temperature	57 °F	2026-10-20 22:15	Provisional

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