RIVER GAUGE · SPRING CREEK
Spring Creek near Iron City (CR 16)
Decatur County, Georgia
Water level2.26 ft
Flow83 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24.4 ft
Flood of record in 1998 on Spring Creek.
- 22 ft
Many homes along Spring Creek become subject to flooding.
- 20 ft
Access to many homes cut off along Spring Creek in Miller, Decatur and Seminole Counties.
- 18 ft
Flood waters approach homes near Yates Road and Smith Landing.
- 16 ft
Spring Creek begins to overflow low lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 1998 | 24.4 ft | 34,500 cfs |
| Mar 30, 2009 | 20.75 ft | 18,500 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 20.56 ft | 17,500 cfs |
When the water runs low
- 125 cfs
Minimum flow required to paddle the 27.9 mi stretch of Spring Creek from US 27 to Smith Landing.
More on Spring Creek
UpstreamSpring Creek above Colquitt
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