Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens water level

Name: Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Brushy Creek, Georgia, United States

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High for late October

Water level

2.03ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 6.6 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

High water at Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens: the latest reading is 2.03 ft, above normal for late October.

The median for late October is 1.39 ft, based on 21 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.64 ft above typical. It is 5.97 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.04 ft, a difference of −0.01 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.90 ft – 4.86 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.39 ft0.64 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.06 ft – 2.25 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.04 ft−0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.90 ft – 4.86 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.78 ft – 5.49 ft
Highest on record: 14.02 ftOctober 12, 1990

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 8.00 ft.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. Flood waters never seen before will begin to cover portions of Campground Road with a possible washout of the culvert.
14.00 ft: Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level continues to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with erosion likely.
13.00 ft: Significant flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level continues to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with possible erosion.
11.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level begins to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with possible erosion.
10.00 ft: Minor flooding continues in the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level is around one foot above the top of the concrete box culvert under the road with maximum flow.
9.00 ft: Minor flooding continues in the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level reaches the top of the concrete box culvert under the road with maximum flow.
8.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road.
6.00 ft: Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road.
2.03 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.02 ft	October 12, 1990
2	10.26 ft	September 27, 2024
3	8.72 ft	May 19, 2003
4	8.38 ft	September 3, 1998
5	8.32 ft	February 18, 1995
6	8.20 ft	September 17, 2020
7	8.11 ft	June 22, 2004

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 39° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 74° 44° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 75° 47° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 74° 53° – Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 72° 52° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 73° 52° – Wind 16 mph

26 Mon 75° 50° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on Brushy Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Brushy Creek near GreenvilleRiver gauge, Brushy Creek	1.53 ft	Normal	±0	118 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Spirit Creek at US 1, near AugustaRiver gauge, Spirit Creek	2.73 ft	Low	±0	17 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 88, near GrangeRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	6.42 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	18 mi
Williamson Swamp Creek at DavisboroRiver gauge, Williamson Swamp Creek	2.32 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Butler Creek below Butler Creek Rsvr at Fort GordonRiver gauge, Butler Creek	1.04 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	22 mi
Butler Creek Reservoir at Fort GordonReservoir, Butler Creek Reservoir	27.39 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	22 mi
Butler Creek below 7th Avenue, at Fort GordonRiver gauge, Butler Creek	3.16 ft	High	−0.03 ft	22 mi
Brier Creek near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Brier Creek	5.02 ft	Normal	−0.18 ft	22 mi
Ogeechee River at MidvilleRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	2.03 ft	Normal	−0.30 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

Is Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens higher than last year?

No, it is 0.01 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.04 ft.

What is flood stage for Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.97 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens in late October?

The median for late October is 1.39 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.06 ft and 2.25 ft, based on 21 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 Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.20 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near Wrens normal?

High for late October. Compared with 21 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:02197598 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.18056, -82.33408 (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	2.03 ft	2026-10-21 04:15	Provisional
Flow	6.6 cfs	2026-10-21 04:15	Provisional

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