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SwedenBrier Creek at Millhaven water level
River gauge, Brier Creek, Georgia, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 742 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Brier Creek at Millhaven: the latest reading is 4.97 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 2.61 ft above the median of 2.36 ft for mid-October, based on 34 years of readings. It is 10.03 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.26 ft (+2.71 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.36 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.13 ft – 5.34 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.36 ft2.61 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.60 ft – 4.89 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.26 ft+2.71 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.13 ft – 5.34 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.75 ft – 7.36 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.10 ftOctober 1, 1929
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- At 18 feet, water will likely flood structures at Coastal Empire Christian Camp.
- 17.00 ft
- At 17 feet, water will flood lower portions of Coastal Empire Christian Camp. Also, Hiltonia Creek Road will likely be impassable.
- 15.00 ft
- At 15 feet, water will impact and could begin to cover Hiltonia Creek Road and the bridge across Brier Creek.
- 14.00 ft
- At 14 feet, water will reach the bottom of the Hiltonia Creek Road bridge.
- 4.97 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.10 ft | October 1, 1929 |
| 2 | 22.10 ft | January 23, 1925 |
| 3 | 22.10 ft | April 9, 1936 |
| 4 | 17.40 ft | August 16, 1940 |
| 5 | 15.49 ft | October 15, 1990 |
| 6 | 14.34 ft | March 7, 1971 |
| 7 | 13.74 ft | March 12, 1998 |
| 8 | 13.60 ft | April 6, 1960 |
| 9 | 13.50 ft | May 7, 1964 |
| 10 | 12.84 ft | February 21, 1995 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Brier Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brier Creek near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Brier Creek | 5.47 ft | Normal | −0.52 ft | 22 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near MillhavenRiver gauge, Savannah River | 4.34 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Beaverdam Creek near SardisRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek | 1.35 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Savannah River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Savannah River | 6.68 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 16 mi |
| Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky FordRiver gauge, Ogeechee River | 7.16 ft | High | −0.09 ft | 23 mi |
| Salkehatchie River at Sc Highway 64 near BarnwellRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River | 5.88 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Ogeechee River at GA 24, near OliverRiver gauge, Ogeechee River | 9.08 ft | High | +0.48 ft | 31 mi |
| Coosawhatchie River near HamptonRiver gauge, Coosawhatchie River | 5.44 ft | High | −0.07 ft | 31 mi |
| Upper Three Runs near New EllentonRiver gauge, Upper Three Runs | 5.88 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Brier Creek at Millhaven compare with last year?
It is 2.71 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.26 ft.
What is flood stage for Brier Creek at Millhaven?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 10.03 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Brier Creek at Millhaven in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.36 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.60 ft and 4.89 ft, based on 34 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 Brier Creek at Millhaven today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM EDT, the water level was 4.97 ft. Down 0.36 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Brier Creek at Millhaven rising or falling?
Down 0.36 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Brier Creek at Millhaven normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 34 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:02198000(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.93333, -81.65067(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 | 4.97 ft | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 742 cfs | 2026-10-19 06:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Brier Creek at Millhaven (usgs:02198000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/brier-creek-at-millhaven
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