Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville water level
River gauge, Wildcat Creek, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 59 °F
History
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What this means
Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville is at 0.84 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.04 ft above the median of 0.80 ft for mid-October, based on 8 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 0.83 ft (+0.01 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.68 ft and 1.09 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 59 °F.
Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.80 ft0.04 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.64 ft – 0.97 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.83 ft+0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.68 ft – 1.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.66 ft – 1.40 ft
- Highest on record
- 10.05 ftSeptember 21, 2009
Floating and fishing near Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.05 ft | September 21, 2009 |
| 2 | 9.92 ft | May 19, 2013 |
| 3 | 9.80 ft | May 23, 1980 |
| 4 | 8.20 ft | May 6, 1956 |
| 5 | 7.09 ft | March 13, 1975 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek Tributary at Dean Road, near SuwaneeRiver gauge, Wolf Creek Tributary | 1.89 ft | Normal | ±0 | 2.5 mi |
| Alcovy River near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Alcovy River | −0.44 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Shoal Creek at Paper Mill Road, near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 1.09 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Suwanee Creek at SuwaneeRiver gauge, Suwanee Creek | −0.79 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Pew Creek at Patterson Road, near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Pew Creek | 3.11 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Apalachee River at Fence Road, near DaculaRiver gauge, Apalachee River | 0.33 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Yellow R Tributary at Plantation Road, near LawrencevilleRiver gauge, Yellow R Tributary | −0.53 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Chattahoochee R 0.76 Mi Us McGinnis Fy SuwaneeRiver gauge | 1.73 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville compare with last year?
It is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.83 ft.
What is a normal level for Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.80 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.64 ft and 0.97 ft, based on 8 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 Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:55 PM EDT, the water level was 0.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville?
The highest level on record is 10.05 ft on September 21, 2009.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02205000(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.00194, -84.00500(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 | 0.84 ft | 2026-10-20 19:55 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 59 °F | 2026-10-20 19:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wildcat Creek near Lawrenceville (usgs:02205000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/wildcat-creek-near-lawrenceville
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