Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni water level
River gauge, Sweetwater Creek, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
History
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What this means
Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni is at 2.97 ft, in the normal range for late October.
The median for late October is 2.96 ft, based on 6 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.01 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.87 ft, a difference of +0.10 ft.
It has risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.85 ft and 6.41 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.96 ft0.01 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.80 ft – 3.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.87 ft+0.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.85 ft – 6.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.77 ft – 10.80 ft
Floating and fishing near Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Sweetwater Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek at Club Drive near LilburnRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek | 2.80 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 1.9 mi |
| Sweetwater Creek near AustellRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek | 0.92 ft | Normal | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Sweetwater Creek below AustellRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek | 0.85 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 33 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow River near LuxomniRiver gauge, Yellow River | 7.77 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Yellow R Tributary at Plantation Road, near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Yellow R Tributary | −0.55 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Pew Creek at Patterson Road, near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Pew Creek | 3.11 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Garner Creek near SnellvilleRiver gauge, Garner Creek | 0.74 ft | Very low | ±0 | 3.6 mi |
| Yellow River near SnellvilleRiver gauge, Yellow River | 5.46 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Tributary to Bromolow Creek at Pond Road, near NorcrossRiver gauge, Tributary to Bromolow Creek | 0.89 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Jackson Creek Tributary 1 at Williams Road, near LilburnRiver gauge, Jackson Creek Tributary 1 | 15.64 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Beaver Ruin Creek at Mitchell Road, near NorcrossRiver gauge, Beaver Ruin Creek | 0.67 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 5.5 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.10 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.87 ft.
What is a normal level for Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni in late October?
The median for late October is 2.96 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.80 ft and 3.82 ft, based on 6 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 Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 2.97 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 6 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:02206100(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.91417, -84.09833(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 | 2.97 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sweetwater Creek at US 29, near Luxomni (usgs:02206100). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/sweetwater-creek-at-us-29-near-luxomni
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