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Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton water level

River gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek, Georgia, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.98ft Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
409 cfs
0 10 20 30 Highest onrecord 33.30 ft Minor floodstage 17.00 ft

History

History
2345ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202345ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
246ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 20246ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
51015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage51015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton is at 2.98 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 0.01 ft above typical. It is 14.02 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.37 ft, a difference of +0.61 ft.

It has dropped 0.14 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 ft0.01 ft above 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+0.61 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, 14.02 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
133.30 ftMarch 11, 1998
226.87 ftApril 5, 2009
325.48 ftMarch 9, 2020
425.33 ftApril 14, 2005
522.88 ftJanuary 4, 2016
622.69 ftJanuary 24, 2010
719.95 ftDecember 6, 2018
819.62 ftMarch 13, 2024
919.54 ftJanuary 25, 2017
1018.20 ftFebruary 10, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 07:02 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min First quarter 65%

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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 7.06 ft Normal −0.10 ft 22 mi
Ichawaynochaway Creek at MilfordRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek 1.16 ft Normal −0.05 ft 12 mi
Ichawaynochaway Creek near ElmodelRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek 4.38 ft Normal −0.12 ft 5.4 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Flint River at Riverview Plantation, near HopefulRiver gauge, Flint River 4.18 ft Low −1.14 ft 5.3 mi
Chickasawhatchee Creek at ElmodelRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek 0.33 ft Normal −0.13 ft 9 mi
Flint River at NewtonRiver gauge, Flint River 4.22 ft Low −0.53 ft 10 mi
Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near ColquittRiver gauge, Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 4.33 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 4.22 ft High −0.39 ft 20 mi
Flint River at BainbridgeRiver gauge, Flint River 18.48 ft Normal −0.36 ft 22 mi

Questions and answers

Is Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.61 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 14.02 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 19, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.98 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ichawaynochaway Creek below Newton rising or falling?

Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.84 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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.98 ft 2026-10-20 03:30 Provisional
Flow 409 cfs 2026-10-20 03:30 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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