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Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson water level

River gauge, Parks Creek, Georgia, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.03ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
2.2 cfs
Water temperature
58 °F
3 5 8 Minor floodstage 9.00 ft

History

23ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 2123ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
234ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21234ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
358ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage358ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
2345ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20262345ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

The gauge at Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson reads 3.03 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.65 ft, based on 14 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.38 ft above typical. It is 5.97 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.91 ft, a difference of +0.12 ft.

The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 5.97 ft of room before flood stage.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.

Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.65 ft0.38 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.91 ft – 3.80 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
Same day last year
2.91 ft+0.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.76 ft – 3.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.76 ft – 4.30 ft

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 9.00 ft, still 5.97 ft away.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft
Widespread inundation flooding never seen before occurs in the woodlands and flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flowing water will likely have washed out the road and the concrete box culvert. The flood waters will be around 6 feet deep over portions of the road. The water level will reach the bottom of the USGS gage house which may cause transmission problems.
13.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flowing water will likely be causing significant erosion damage to the road over the concrete box culvert. The flood waters will be around 3 feet deep over portions of the road.
12.00 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flooding affects the extensive flood plain on the left side of the creek. The flowing water will be hitting the roadbed over the concrete box culvert and likely cause erosion damage. The flood waters will be around two feet deep over portions of the road. County officials should have the road closed.
11.00 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flooding affects the extensive flood plain on the left side of the creek. The flowing water will be hitting the roadbed over the concrete box culvert and may cause erosion damage. The flood waters will be around one foot deep over portions of the road. County officials will likely close the road.
10.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flooding will primarily affect the extensive flood plain on the left side of the creek. The flowing water will max out inside the concrete box culvert and begin to flood low portions of the road.
9.00 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding extends into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flooding will primarily affect the extensive flood plain on the left side of the creek.
8.00 ft
Bankfull conditions occur in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. Low lying areas of the flood plain begin to flood.
3.03 ft
Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min Waxing gibbous 74%

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
North Oconee River at Woodbridge Road, near CommerceRiver gauge, North Oconee River 1.67 ft Low +0.02 ft 2.7 mi
Grove Creek at US 441 and GA 15 near CommerceRiver gauge, Grove Creek 6.55 ft Normal −0.03 ft 8 mi
Middle Oconee River near ArcadeRiver gauge, Middle Oconee River 2.11 ft Normal +0.02 ft 9 mi
Mulberry Creek near WinderRiver gauge, Mulberry Creek −1.81 ft Very low −0.01 ft 13 mi
North Oconee River at College St, at AthensRiver gauge, North Oconee River 3.59 ft Low +0.01 ft 16 mi
Middle Oconee River near AthensRiver gauge, Middle Oconee River 0.93 ft Low ±0 16 mi
Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road, near AuburnRiver gauge, Wheeler Creek 1.23 ft Low ±0 20 mi
Apalachee River at Fence Road, near DaculaRiver gauge, Apalachee River 0.32 ft Normal ±0 24 mi

Questions and answers

Is Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.12 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.91 ft.

What is flood stage for Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.97 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.65 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.91 ft and 3.80 ft, based on 14 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 Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.03 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 14 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:02217643 (Agency page)
Coordinates
34.16206, -83.52509 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.03 ft 2026-10-21 03:00 Provisional
Flow 2.2 cfs 2026-10-21 03:00 Provisional
Water temperature 58 °F 2026-10-21 03:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson (usgs:02217643). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/parks-creek-at-lyle-field-road-near-jefferson

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