Can you swim here today?
Sweetwater Creek State Park
Lithia Springs, Georgia · Park
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of October 20, 2026, USGS gauge 02337000, 1.8 miles away, reports a streamflow of 56 ft³/s near Sweetwater Creek State Park but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 02337000, as of Oct 20, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 78 ft³/s over 91 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 2:45 AM gauge-local time
- A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Murray; Fannin; Gilmer; Union; Towns; Gordon; Pickens; Dawson; Lumpkin; White; Floyd; Bartow and other areas. — NWS Peachtree City GA
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 78 ft³/s over 91 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Georgia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SWEETWATER CREEK NEAR AUSTELL, GA (1.8 mi away), as of Oct 20, 2:45 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
Read next
Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.