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SwedenSweetwater Creek near Austell water level
River gauge, Sweetwater Creek, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
0.92ft Steady over the last 24 hours
- Flow
- 55.9 cfs
History
20252026
Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.90 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Sweetwater Creek near Austell, where the gauge shows 0.92 ft.
That puts it 0.05 ft below the median of 0.97 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 9.08 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.38 ft (+0.54 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.90 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM. The 30-day range is 0.73 ft – 2.93 ft.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.97 ft0.05 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.36 ft – 1.60 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.38 ft+0.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.73 ft – 2.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.34 ft – 7.49 ft
- Highest on record
- 30.82 ftSeptember 22, 2009
- Forecast peak
- 0.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
- Flooding never seen before will affect all of Austell and its infrastructure. Sections of Interstate 20 will be flooded with several feet of water. The Thornton Road bridge will flood on the east side of Lithia Springs. This catastrophic and massive flood event will be worse than the Epic Flood of 2009. Numerous homes...businesses...and roads will be affected with over 20 feet of water in some locations. Transportation in and out of Austell and Lithia Springs will be difficult due to road closures.
- 30.00 ft
- Near record flooding occurs around Austell affecting its infrastructure. Sections of Interstate 20 will be flooded with a few feet of water. The Thornton Road bridge begins to flood on the east side of Lithia Springs. A catastrophic and massive flood event occurs similar to the Epic Flood of 2009. Numerous homes...businesses...and roads will be affected with water up to 20 feet deep in some locations. Transportation in and out of Austell and Lithia Springs will be difficult due to road closures.
- 28.00 ft
- Massive inundation flooding affects the infrastructure around Austell. A portion of Interstate 20 over the creek will be flooded. Numerous homes and businesses on Mount Vernon Road...Wren Circle...Bankhead and Veterans Memorial Highways and the Brook Forest and Beech Gum Mobile Home Parks in Douglas County...and Old Marietta Road...Old Alabama Road and Maxham Road in Cobb County will be flooded. Powder Springs...Noses and Olley Creeks will backup and flood neighborhoods nearby with several feet of water.
- 26.00 ft
- Widespread inundation flooding expands around Austell. A portion of Interstate 20 over the creek will begin to flood. Numerous homes and businesses on Mount Vernon Road...Wren Circle...Bankhead and Veterans Memorial Highways and the Brook Forest and Beech Gum Mobile Home Parks in Douglas County...and Old Marietta Road...Old Alabama Road and Maxham Road in Cobb County will be flooded. Powder Springs...Noses and Olley Creeks will backup and flood neighborhoods nearby with several feet of water.
- 23.00 ft
- Widespread inundation flooding continues to expand around Austell. A paintball playing field near the gage and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park are completely flooded. Numerous homes on Mount Vernon Road...Wren Circle...Robin Road and the Brook Forest and Beech Gum Mobile Home Parks in Douglas County...and Old Marietta Road...Old Alabama Road and Maxham Road in Cobb County will be flooded. Powder Springs...Noses and Olley Creeks will backup and flood neighborhoods close to them.
- 20.00 ft
- Widespread inundation flooding occurs from the gage by Interstate 20. A paintball playing field near the bridge and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park are flooded with 10 feet of water. Numerous homes on Mount Vernon Road...Wren Circle...Robin Road and the Brook Forest and Beech Gum Mobile Home Parks in Douglas County...and Old Marietta Road...Old Alabama Road and Maxham Road in Cobb County will be flooded. Powder Springs...Noses and Olley Creeks will backup and flood neighborhoods close to them.
- 18.00 ft
- Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from the gage by the Interstate 20 bridge. The paintball playing field just downstream of the bridge and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park are flooded with 7 to 8 feet of water. Numerous homes on Mount Vernon Road...Wren Circle and Robin Road and portions of Brook Forest and Beech Gum Mobile Home Parks in Douglas County...and Sunlight Drive...Old Marietta Road and Brooks Drive in Cobb County will be flooded.
- 17.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. Extensive flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage by the Interstate 20 bridge. Large portions of a paintball playing field just downstream of the bridge and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park are flooded with 6 to 7 feet of water. Numerous homes on Mount Vernon Road...Wren Circle and Robin Road and portions of Brook Forest and Beech Gum Mobile Home Parks in Douglas County...and Sunlight Drive...Old Marietta Road and Brooks Drive in Cobb County will be flooded.
- 15.00 ft
- Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage by the Interstate 20 bridge. Portions of a paintball playing field just downstream of the bridge and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park on Mount Vernon Road are flooded with 4 to 5 feet of water. Several homes on Wren Circle and Robin Road and portions of Brook Forest and Beech Gum Mobile Home Parks in Douglas County...and Sunlight Drive and Old Marietta Road in Cobb County will be flooded.
- 13.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage near the Interstate 20 bridge. Portions of a paintball playing field just downstream of the bridge and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park on Mount Vernon Road are flooded with 2 to 3 feet of water. Water begins to flood a few mobile homes on Brook Forest Road and homes on Wren Circle in Douglas County. Portions of Sunlight Drive in Cobb County will be flooded.
- 12.00 ft
- Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage near the Interstate 20 bridge. Portions of a paintball playing field just downstream of the bridge and athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park on Mount Vernon Road are flooded with one to two feet of water. A portion of Wren Circle in Douglas County...the County Iron Works and Sunlight Drive in Cobb County begin to flood.
- 10.00 ft
- Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage near the Interstate 20 bridge. Portions of a paintball playing field just downstream of the bridge begin to flood. Athletic fields in the Woodrow Wilson Park on Mount Vernon Road begin to flood due to water backing up in ditches.
- 0.92 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 11 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.82 ft | September 22, 2009 |
| 2 | 21.81 ft | July 12, 2005 |
| 3 | 20.00 ft | July 8, 1916 |
| 4 | 19.90 ft | February 4, 1982 |
| 5 | 19.30 ft | March 18, 1990 |
| 6 | 18.73 ft | March 15, 1975 |
| 7 | 18.40 ft | November 29, 1948 |
| 8 | 18.20 ft | February 26, 1961 |
| 9 | 17.65 ft | March 31, 1977 |
| 10 | 17.48 ft | April 14, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
19 Mon 71° 41° – Wind 10 mph
20 Tue 74° 44° – Wind 5 mph
21 Wed 77° 47° – Wind 7 mph
22 Thu 77° 56° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 76° 58° – Wind 8 mph
24 Sat 71° 56° – Wind 12 mph
25 Sun 72° 54° – Wind 10 mph
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min Waxing gibbous 70%
Map
Other gauges on Sweetwater Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek at Club Drive near LilburnRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek | 2.78 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near LuxomniRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek | 2.91 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 31 mi |
| Sweetwater Creek below AustellRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek | 0.85 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 3.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek 0.05 Mi Us Rr Bridge at AustellRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek 0.05 Mi Us Rr Bridge | 5.29 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.5 mi |
| Utoy Creek at Great Southwest Pkwy near AtlantaRiver gauge, Utoy Creek | 2.49 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Olley Creek at Clay Road, near AustellRiver gauge, Olley Creek | 2.52 ft | High | +0.04 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Nickajack Creek at US 78/278, near MabletonRiver gauge, Nickajack Creek | 1.07 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Noses Creek at Powder Springs Road, Powder SpringsRiver gauge, Noses Creek | 2.00 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Sweetwater Creek, Brownsville Road, Powder SpringsRiver gauge | 2.96 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Powder Springs Creek near Powder SpringsRiver gauge, Powder Springs Creek | 1.50 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Proctor Creek at Jackson Parkway, at AtlantaRiver gauge, Proctor Creek | 3.04 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Sweetwater Creek near Austell compare with last year?
It is 0.54 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.38 ft.
What is flood stage for Sweetwater Creek near Austell?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 9.08 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Sweetwater Creek near Austell in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.36 ft and 1.60 ft, based on 28 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 Sweetwater Creek near Austell today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM EDT, the water level was 0.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sweetwater Creek near Austell rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.74 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sweetwater Creek near Austell normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 28 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:02337000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.77678, -84.61550(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 | 0.92 ft | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 55.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sweetwater Creek near Austell (usgs:02337000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/sweetwater-creek-near-austell
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