Fausett Creek near Talking Rock water level

Name: Fausett Creek near Talking Rock water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Fausett Creek, Georgia, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

1.43ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 2.5 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

Fausett Creek near Talking Rock is above normal at 1.43 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.24 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.19 ft above typical. It is 8.57 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.20 ft, a difference of +0.23 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.42 ft and 1.68 ft.

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

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.24 ft0.19 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.08 ft – 1.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.20 ft+0.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.42 ft – 1.68 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.19 ft – 2.29 ft
Highest on record: 17.84 ftDecember 24, 2015

Floating and fishing near Fausett Creek near Talking Rock

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 8.57 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Record flooding continues in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Flood waters will begin to cover the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 7 feet above the concrete box culvert with a possible washout of the road.
17.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Flooding never seen before occurs in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 4 feet above the culvert and erosion will be likely on the embankments on the south side of road.
15.00 ft: Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around two feet above the culvert and erosion may occur on the embankments on the south side of road.
13.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the top of the culvert and erosion may occur on the embankments on the south side of road.
12.00 ft: Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be near the top of the culvert and erosion will be possible on the embankments on the south side of road.
10.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. The water level will reach the maximum flow through the concrete box culvert under the road.
7.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road.
1.43 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.84 ft	December 24, 2015
2	16.96 ft	May 27, 1973
3	15.30 ft	August 1, 2013
4	13.81 ft	May 9, 2024
5	13.70 ft	March 4, 1979
6	13.46 ft	May 9, 2024
7	12.92 ft	August 7, 2013
8	12.46 ft	July 16, 2003
9	11.79 ft	March 16, 2025
10	11.72 ft	March 26, 2021

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 68%

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	8 mi
Cartecay River near EllijayRiver gauge, Cartecay River	1.44 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
Talking Rock Creek near HintonRiver gauge, Talking Rock Creek	0.81 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Mountaintown Creek at GA 282, near EllijayRiver gauge, Mountaintown Creek	2.97 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	10 mi
Carters Lake Tailrace near CartersRiver gauge, Carters Lake Tailrace	690.21 ft	High	−0.03 ft	12 mi
Coosawattee River at CartersRiver gauge, Coosawattee River	3.95 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Amicalola Creek near DawsonvilleRiver gauge, Amicalola Creek	0.41 ft	Low	±0	18 mi
Sharp Mountain Creek at Old GA 5, below Ball GroundRiver gauge, Sharp Mountain Creek	2.67 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

Is Fausett Creek near Talking Rock higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.20 ft.

What is flood stage for Fausett Creek near Talking Rock?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.57 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Fausett Creek near Talking Rock in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.24 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.08 ft and 1.55 ft, based on 24 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 Fausett Creek near Talking Rock today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Fausett Creek near Talking Rock rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Fausett Creek near Talking Rock normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:02381600 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.57044, -84.46889 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	1.43 ft	2026-10-20 09:45	Provisional
Flow	2.5 cfs	2026-10-20 09:45	Provisional

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