Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay water level

Name: Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Mountaintown Creek, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

2.97ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 66.1 cfs

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 Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay, where the gauge shows 2.97 ft.

That puts it 0.03 ft below the median of 3.00 ft for late October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 9.03 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.86 ft (+0.11 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.93 ft – 3.42 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.00 ft0.03 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.76 ft – 3.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.86 ft+0.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.93 ft – 3.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.84 ft – 4.97 ft
Highest on record: 10.03 ftDecember 24, 2015

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will likely be washed away. Rapid flowing water will cause extremely dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
15.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will be flooded and possibly washed away. Rapid flowing water will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
12.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will begin to flood. Rapid flowing water will cause erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
10.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The high water will approach the foundation of a log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge.
2.97 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	10.03 ft	December 24, 2015
2	7.90 ft	December 9, 2009
3	7.31 ft	September 3, 2014
4	6.94 ft	April 28, 2013
5	6.87 ft	January 4, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 72° 48° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 73° 49° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 72° 50° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 72° 47° – Wind 5 mph

25 Sun 72° 47° – Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 71° 46° – Wind 5 mph

27 Tue 69° 51° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Coosawattee River near EllijayRiver gauge, Coosawattee River	1.38 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	2.7 mi
Cartecay River near EllijayRiver gauge, Cartecay River	1.44 ft	Normal	±0	4.8 mi
Carters Lake Tailrace near CartersRiver gauge, Carters Lake Tailrace	690.21 ft	High	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Fausett Creek near Talking RockRiver gauge, Fausett Creek	1.43 ft	High	±0	10 mi
Coosawattee River at CartersRiver gauge, Coosawattee River	3.96 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	11 mi
Talking Rock Creek near HintonRiver gauge, Talking Rock Creek	0.82 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	13 mi
Holly Creek near ChatsworthRiver gauge, Holly Creek	0.95 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	13 mi
Mill Creek near CrandallRiver gauge, Mill Creek	1.09 ft	Low	±0	16 mi

Questions and answers

How does Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay compare with last year?

It is 0.11 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.86 ft.

What is flood stage for Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.03 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay in late October?

The median for late October is 3.00 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.76 ft and 3.49 ft, based on 18 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 Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near Ellijay normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 18 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:02381090 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.70339, -84.53953 (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	2.97 ft	2026-10-21 09:15	Provisional
Flow	66.1 cfs	2026-10-21 09:15	Provisional

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