Cartecay River near Ellijay, GA
Is Cartecay River near Ellijay, GA flooding right now?
Cartecay River near Ellijay, GA measured 2.53 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.53 ft
Streamflow
444 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 13 ft on Fri, Apr 8, 1938.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13 ft | 1938-04-08 |
| 11.08 ft | 2015-12-24 |
| 10.4 ft | 1951-03-29 |
| 10.19 ft | 2013-08-01 |
| 9.75 ft | 1979-03-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Coosawattee River near Ellijay, GA | 2.8 mi | Gilmer County |
| Mountaintown Creek at Ga 282, near Ellijay, GA | 4.8 mi | Gilmer County |
| Fausett Creek near Talking Rock, GA | 7.9 mi | Gilmer County |
| Talking Rock Creek near Oakman, GA | 13.0 mi | Gilmer County |
| Carters Lake Tailrace near Carters, GA | 13.2 mi | Murray County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.