Summary of Hydrologic Conditions in Georgia, 2001

January 2001 | February 2001 | March 2001 | April 2001 | May 2001 | June 2001
July 2001 | August 2001 | September 2001 | October 2001 | November 2001 | December 2001
Index | 2002 | 2000 and earlier

January 2001

During January 2001, all of the index stations showed increases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Rainfall amounts of as much as 4 inches occurred over parts of the State and helped to sustain the monthly streamflow. In January, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State increased from the previous monthly flows (35-50 percent), and ranged from about 40-65 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed increases from the previous monthly flows (35-65 percent), and ranged from about 35-55 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State showed increases from the previous monthly flows (15-50 percent), and ranged from about 25-55 percent of normal. For the month of January, none of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded new minimum monthly flows of record or an all time minimum daily flow. This was only the second month since May 2000 that no record low-flows were recorded at any of the index sites.

February 2001

During February 2001, most of the index stations showed decreases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. No significant rainfall occurred to help sustain the monthly streamflow. In February, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State decreased from the previous monthly flows (40-65 percent of normal), and ranged from about 40-55 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed decreases from the previous monthly flows (35-55 percent of normal), and ranged from about 30-50 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State showed decreases from the previous monthly flows (25-55 percent of normal), and ranged from about 15-35 percent of normal. For the month of February, only 2 of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded new minimum monthly flows of record.

• Upatoi Creek near Columbus - 250 cubic feet per second (cfs),
• Ichawaynochaway Creek near Milford - 373 cfs.

March 2001

During March 2001, all of the index stations showed a significant increase in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received about 3-5 inches of rain for the month, which helped to raise monthly streamflow across the State. In March, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State increased significantly from the previous monthly flows (40-55 percent of normal), and ranged from about 60-160 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed significant increases from the previous monthly flows (30-50 percent of normal), and ranged from about 100-160 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State showed significant increases from the previous monthly flows (15-35 percent of normal), and ranged from about 80-130 percent of normal. For the month of March, no new minimum monthly or minimum daily streamflow were recorded. In fact, this was the first month since about May 1999 that the streamflow across the State was near or above normal.

April 2001

During April 2001, all of the index stations showed a significant decreases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received less than the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which caused lower monthly streamflow across the State. In April, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State decreased significantly from the previous monthly flows (about 60-160 percent of normal), and ranged from about 45-100 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed significant decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 100-160 percent of normal), and ranged from about 50-115 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State showed significant decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 80-130 percent of normal), and ranged from about 40-120 percent of normal. For the month of April, no new minimum monthly or minimum daily streamflow were recorded. This is only the second month since about May 1999 that the streamflow across the State was near or above normal.

May 2001

During May 2001, all of the index stations showed a significant decreases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received less than the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which caused lower monthly streamflow across the State. In May, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State decreased significantly from the previous monthly flows (about 45-100 percent of normal), and ranged from about 35-60 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed significant decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 50-115 percent of normal), and ranged from about 35-55 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State showed significant decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 40-120 percent of normal), and ranged from about 4-50 percent of normal.

For the month of May, only 1 of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded new minimum monthly flows of record.

• Chattooga River near Clayton - 282 cubic feet per second.

June 2001

During June 2001, all of the index stations showed a significant increases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received greater than the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which caused higher monthly streamflow across the State. In June, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State increased significantly from the previous monthly flows (about 35-60 percent of normal), and ranged from about 40-160 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed significant increases from the previous monthly flows (about 35-55 percent of normal), and ranged from about 70-180 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State showed significant increases from the previous monthly flows (about 4-50 percent of normal), and ranged from about 25-140 percent of normal. For the month of June, none of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded a new monthly or daily minimum flow of record.

July 2001

During July 2001, all of the index stations showed a significant decreases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received about the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which resulted in lower monthly streamflow across the State. In July, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State decreased significantly from the previous monthly flows (about 40-160 percent of normal), and ranged from about 40-100 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed significant decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 70-180 percent of normal), and ranged from about 50-75 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State showed significant decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 25-140 percent of normal), and ranged from about 25-120 percent of normal. For the month of July, none of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded a new monthly or daily minimum flow of record.

August 2001

During August 2001, most of the index stations showed a significant decrease in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received less than the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which resulted in lower monthly streamflow across the State. In August, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State decreased significantly from the previous monthly flows (about 40-100 percent of normal), and ranged from about 35-75 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed significant decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 50-75 percent of normal), and ranged from about 35-55 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State showed significant decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 25-120 percent of normal), and ranged from about 15-70 percent of normal. For the month of August, none of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded a new monthly or daily minimum flow of record.

September 2001

During September 2001, most of the index stations showed no significant increase or decrease in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received less than the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which resulted in somewhat lower monthly streamflow across parts of the State. In September, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State remained about the same as for the previous monthly flows (about 35-75 percent of normal), and ranged from about 40-75 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed only minor increases and decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 35-55 percent of normal), and ranged from about 30-70 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State remained about the same as the previous monthly flows (about 10-70 percent of normal), and ranged from about 10-70 percent of normal. For the month of September, none of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded a new monthly or daily minimum flow of record.

October 2001

During October 2001, all of the index stations showed significant decreases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received less than the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which resulted in lower monthly streamflow across most of the State. In October, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State decreased from the previous monthly flows (about 40-75 percent of normal), and ranged from about 20-65 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 30-70 percent of normal), and ranged from about 20-45 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State decreased from the previous monthly flows (about 10-70 percent of normal), and ranged from about 5-40 percent of normal. For the month of October, none of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded a new monthly or daily minimum flow of record.

November 2001

During November 2001, all of the index stations showed significant decreases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received less than the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which resulted in lower monthly streamflow across most of the State. In November, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State decreased from the previous monthly flows (about 20-65 percent of normal), and ranged from about 20-50 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 20-45 percent of normal), and ranged from about 20-40 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State remained about the same as the previous monthly flows (about 5-40 percent of normal), and ranged from about 5-45 percent of normal. For the month of November, none of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded a new monthly or daily minimum flow of record.

December 2001

During December 2001, all of the index stations showed significant decreases in monthly mean streamflow from the previous month. Most of the State received less than the normal amount of rainfall for the month, which resulted in lower monthly streamflow across most of the State. In December, monthly streamflow in the northern part of the State decreased from the previous monthly flows (about 20-50 percent of normal), and ranged from about 15-60 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in central Georgia showed decreases from the previous monthly flows (about 20-40 percent of normal), and ranged from about 25-30 percent of normal. Monthly streamflow in the southern part of the State remained about the same as the previous monthly flows (about 5-45 percent of normal), and ranged from about 2-50 percent of normal.

For the month of December, 7 of the 15-index streamflow stations recorded a new monthly minimum flow:

• Ohoopee River near Reidsville - 30 cubic feet per second (cfs);
• Altamaha River at Doctortown - 2194 cfs;
• Satilla River near Waycross - 17 cfs;
• Upatoi Creek near Columbus - 134 cfs;
• Flint River near Culloden - 509cfs;
• Flint River at Montezuma - 1065 cfs;
• Spring Creek near Iron City - 20 cfs.

Index | 2002 | 2000 and earlier

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