Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt water level
River gauge, Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27, Georgia, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 73.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt shows 4.19 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 1.80 ft above the median of 2.39 ft for mid-October, based on 15 years of readings. It is 5.81 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.89 ft (+2.30 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.01 ft and 6.22 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.39 ft1.80 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.29 ft – 5.89 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.89 ft+2.30 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.01 ft – 6.22 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.59 ft – 8.31 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.28 ftFebruary 26, 2013
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 5.81 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- The GA-91 (US-27) bridge is subject to closure as water reaches the base of the bridge deck.
- 18.00 ft
- Flood waters affects homes on both the west and east banks of the creek south of Colquitt.
- 12.00 ft
- A couple of homes in Old Mill Acres are flooded.
- 10.00 ft
- Spring Creek overflows the east bank of the creek into the back yards of a few homes in Old Mill Acres south of Colquitt.
- 4.19 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.28 ft | February 26, 2013 |
| 2 | 12.21 ft | February 14, 2024 |
| 3 | 12.09 ft | February 9, 2020 |
| 4 | 12.05 ft | December 4, 2018 |
| 5 | 11.73 ft | March 11, 2024 |
| 6 | 11.19 ft | May 2, 2014 |
| 7 | 11.05 ft | February 14, 2013 |
| 8 | 11.00 ft | April 3, 2016 |
| 9 | 10.49 ft | February 25, 2016 |
| 10 | 10.44 ft | February 5, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek near Iron CityRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 4.03 ft | Normal | −0.28 ft | 9 mi |
| Flint River at Riverview Plantation, near HopefulRiver gauge, Flint River | 4.42 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek below NewtonRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 2.89 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 16 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek near ElmodelRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 4.30 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 17 mi |
| Sawhatchee Creek at Cedar SpringsRiver gauge, Sawhatchee Creek | 2.79 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek at MilfordRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 1.12 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 19 mi |
| Spring Creek near ReynoldsvilleRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 76.60 ft | Normal | −0.20 ft | 19 mi |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek at ElmodelRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek | 0.26 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt compare with last year?
It is 2.30 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.89 ft.
What is flood stage for Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 5.81 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.39 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.29 ft and 5.89 ft, based on 15 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 Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 PM EDT, the water level was 4.19 ft. Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt rising or falling?
Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.71 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 15 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:02356638(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.17330, -84.74444(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 | 4.19 ft | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 73.9 cfs | 2026-10-05 19:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near Colquitt (usgs:02356638). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/spring-creek-approx-25-mi-us-us27-near-colquitt
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