Broad River above Carlton, GA
Is Broad River above Carlton, GA flooding right now?
Broad River above Carlton, GA measured 0.63 ft on 2026-09-22 19:45:00 UTC. That observation was 14.4 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.63 ft
Streamflow
173 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 39 ft on Tue, Aug 25, 1908.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 24.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 33.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 39 ft | 1908-08-25 |
| 28.2 ft | 1919-12-10 |
| 28.2 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 28 ft | 1912-03-15 |
| 27.9 ft | 1929-10-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Broad River at Carlton, GA | 3.0 mi | Madison County |
| Clouds Creek at Watson Mill Park near Carlton, GA | 5.3 mi | Oglethorpe County |
| Beaverdam Creek above Elberton, GA | 8.9 mi | Elbert County |
| Broad River near Bell, GA | 15.1 mi | Elbert County |
| Savannah River below Hartwell Lake near Hartwell, GA | 22.1 mi | Anderson County |
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