Spring Creek near Leary water level
River gauge, Spring Creek, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 10.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Spring Creek near Leary, where the gauge shows 1.77 ft.
The median for mid-October is 1.97 ft, based on 19 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.20 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.36 ft, a difference of +0.41 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.22 ft – 2.03 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.97 ft0.20 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.28 ft – 2.47 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.36 ft+0.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.22 ft – 2.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.06 ft – 2.45 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on Spring Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek near Spring CreekTidal gauge, Spring Creek | 0.61 ft | Normal | +0.75 ft | 97 mi |
| Spring Creek near Iron CityRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 4.46 ft | High | −0.57 ft | 34 mi |
| Spring Creek near ReynoldsvilleRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 76.92 ft | Normal | −0.22 ft | 43 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichawaynochaway Creek at MilfordRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 1.20 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek at ElmodelRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek | 0.41 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 8 mi |
| Chickasawhatchee Creek near AlbanyRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek | 2.00 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 9 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek at GA 37, near MorganRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 7.12 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 9 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek near ElmodelRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 4.45 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 12 mi |
| Flint River at NewtonRiver gauge, Flint River | 4.14 ft | Low | −1.20 ft | 13 mi |
| Pachitla Creek near EdisonRiver gauge, Pachitla Creek | 2.48 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 15 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek below NewtonRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 3.06 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Spring Creek near Leary higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.41 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.36 ft.
What is a normal level for Spring Creek near Leary in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.28 ft and 2.47 ft, based on 19 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 near Leary today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Spring Creek near Leary rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.26 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Spring Creek near Leary normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02354475(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.46556, -84.44944(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 | 1.77 ft | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Spring Creek near Leary (usgs:02354475). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/spring-creek-near-leary
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