Alcovy River below Covington water level

Name: Alcovy River below Covington water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Alcovy River, Georgia, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.75ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 51.2 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 Alcovy River below Covington, where the gauge shows 1.75 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.70 ft, based on 16 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.05 ft above typical. It is 9.25 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.74 ft, a difference of +0.01 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.52 ft – 3.05 ft.

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

Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.70 ft0.05 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.37 ft – 2.87 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.74 ft+0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.52 ft – 3.05 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.51 ft – 7.19 ft
Highest on record: 22.40 ftApril 16, 1936

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 11.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding will expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level will be around three feet deep in the private residence near the bridge. The garage and driveway will be under five feet of water. Portions of Dixie Road around one quarter mile from Henderson Mill Road will be under three feet of water.
17.00 ft: Moderate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level reaches the foundation of the elevated private residence just upstream and on the left bank from the bridge. The garage and driveway will be under one to two of water. Portions of Dixie Road near a bend in the river...or around one quarter mile from Henderson Mill Road will begin to flood.
15.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level reaches the foundation of the garage and driveway next to the private residence just upstream and on the left bank from the bridge.
13.00 ft: Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level reaches the fourth wooden step behind an elevated private residence just upstream and on the left bank from the bridge.
11.00 ft: Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level reaches the first wooden step behind an elevated private residence just upstream and on the left bank from the bridge.
9.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road.
1.75 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.40 ft	April 16, 1936
2	21.30 ft	November 29, 1948
3	20.20 ft	January 8, 1946
4	17.69 ft	December 31, 2015
5	17.21 ft	December 26, 2015
6	16.88 ft	February 26, 1961
7	15.84 ft	January 11, 2024
8	15.72 ft	April 6, 1964
9	15.61 ft	April 21, 2019
10	15.51 ft	June 28, 1963

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 65° 46° – Wind 15 mph

19 Mon 69° 43° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 76° 45° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 75° 50° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 77° 50° – Wind 3 mph

23 Fri 76° 49° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 68° 51° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min First quarter 50%

Map

Other gauges on the Alcovy River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Alcovy River near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Alcovy River	−0.43 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	33 mi
Alcovy River at New Hope Road, near GraysonRiver gauge, Alcovy River	2.03 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	29 mi
Alcovy River above CovingtonRiver gauge, Alcovy River	1.70 ft	Normal	−0.15 ft	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near MansfieldRiver gauge, East Bear Creek	0.78 ft	Low	±0	3.1 mi
Yellow River Rocky Plains Road near Rocky PlainsRiver gauge, Yellow River Rocky Plains Road	4.09 ft	Normal	−0.11 ft	3.5 mi
South River at GA 81, at Snapping ShoalsRiver gauge, South River	6.82 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	8 mi
Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Road near CovingtonRiver gauge, Cornish Creek	7.56 ft	Very high	±0	9 mi
Little River at Newborn Road near NewbornRiver gauge, Little River	3.01 ft	Very low	±0	10 mi
Little Cornish Creek County Road 95 near OxfordRiver gauge, Little Cornish Creek County Road 95	0.75 ft	Very high	+0.03 ft	12 mi
Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road, near MilsteadRiver gauge, Big Haynes Creek	−0.34 ft	Very low	−0.06 ft	12 mi
Yellow River at Gees Mill Road, near MilsteadRiver gauge, Yellow River	1.37 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Alcovy River below Covington higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.74 ft.

What is flood stage for the Alcovy River below Covington?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.25 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Alcovy River below Covington in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.70 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.37 ft and 2.87 ft, based on 16 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 Alcovy River below Covington today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.75 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Alcovy River below Covington rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.78 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Alcovy River below Covington normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 16 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:02209000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.50725, -83.82439 (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	1.75 ft	2026-10-18 14:15	Provisional
Flow	51.2 cfs	2026-10-18 14:15	Provisional

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