Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford water level
River gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 270 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford reads 1.12 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.22 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.09 ft below typical. It is 9.88 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 0.99 ft, a difference of +0.13 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.47 ft and 2.59 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.22 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.74 ft – 1.99 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.99 ft+0.13 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.47 ft – 2.59 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.28 ft – 4.22 ft
- Highest on record
- 23.20 ftJuly 7, 1994
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.00 ft, still 9.88 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Significant flooding in the area of GA-216 begins. Highway subject to closure.
- 13.00 ft
- Milford Road begins to flood and is subject to closure above this level.
- 12.00 ft
- Access to homes on the west bank of the creek, east of Milford Road begin to flood, restricting access.
- 11.00 ft
- Water begins flooding low lying areas outside of the main creek channel.
- 1.12 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.20 ft | July 7, 1994 |
| 2 | 19.59 ft | March 9, 1998 |
| 3 | 17.20 ft | July 12, 1916 |
| 4 | 16.20 ft | January 21, 1925 |
| 5 | 15.40 ft | March 30, 2005 |
| 6 | 15.08 ft | January 27, 1978 |
| 7 | 14.89 ft | March 7, 2020 |
| 8 | 14.65 ft | December 13, 2008 |
| 9 | 14.16 ft | January 23, 2010 |
| 10 | 13.97 ft | February 13, 1995 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on Ichawaynochaway Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichawaynochaway Creek at GA 37, near MorganRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 7.00 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek near ElmodelRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 4.30 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 7 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek below NewtonRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 2.90 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasawhatchee Creek at ElmodelRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek | 0.26 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Spring Creek near LearyRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 1.76 ft | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Flint River at NewtonRiver gauge, Flint River | 4.27 ft | Low | +0.34 ft | 13 mi |
| Pachitla Creek near EdisonRiver gauge, Pachitla Creek | 2.46 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek near AlbanyRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek | 1.97 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Flint River at Riverview Plantation, near HopefulRiver gauge, Flint River | 4.42 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near ColquittRiver gauge, Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 | 4.20 ft | High | −0.19 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.13 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.99 ft.
What is flood stage for Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 9.88 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.22 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.74 ft and 1.99 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 Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.12 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.47 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford 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:02353500(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.38278, -84.54639(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 | 1.12 ft | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 270 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ichawaynochaway Creek at Milford (usgs:02353500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/ichawaynochaway-creek-at-milford
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