Chattahoochee River at Atlanta, GA
Is Chattahoochee River at Atlanta, GA flooding right now?
Chattahoochee River at Atlanta, GA measured 3.09 ft on 2026-09-22 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.9 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.09 ft
Streamflow
1,350 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 29 ft on Wed, Dec 10, 1919.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 14.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29 ft | 1919-12-10 |
| 28.12 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 28 ft | 1946-01-09 |
| 23.75 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 23.03 ft | 1990-03-17 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River at US 41, at Atlanta, GA | 0.6 mi | Fulton County |
| Nancy Creek at West Wesley Road, at Atlanta, GA | 1.7 mi | Fulton County |
| Rottenwood Creek at Interstate N Pkwy, near Smyrna, GA | 2.4 mi | Cobb County |
| Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Rd, at Atlanta, GA | 2.7 mi | Fulton County |
| Chatt River at Powers Fy and I-285 near Atlanta, GA | 3.0 mi | Fulton County |
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