Murder Creek near Monticello
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Putnam County, Georgia on the Murder Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02221525, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
6,533 cfs
Action Stage
8 ft
4,659 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Glenwood Springs Road. Rapid flowing water will cause extremely dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials will likely close it.
18 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Glenwood Springs Road. The rapid flowing water more than doubles from the flood stage level and will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
16 ft
Moderate flooding beings. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Glenwood Springs Road. The rapid flowing water doubles from the flood stage level and will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
14 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Glenwood Springs Road. The rapid flow water increases around 50 percent from the flood stage level and may cause erosion conditions to the banks.
12 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Glenwood Springs Road. Rapid flowing water will cause erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Glenwood Springs Road.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Glenwood Springs Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1948 | 14.9 ft | — |
| Nov 29, 1948 | 14.9 ft | — |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 13.13 ft | 9,630 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 13.13 ft | 9,630 cfs |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 11.81 ft | 8,310 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Murder Creek near Monticello?
The Murder Creek near Monticello gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02221525) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Murder Creek near Monticello?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Murder Creek near Monticello is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Murder Creek rises?
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Where is the Murder Creek near Monticello gauge located?
The gauge is located in Putnam County, Georgia at coordinates 33.2522°N, 83.4814°W. USGS site number: 02221525. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.