Chattahoochee River at Ga 280, near Atlanta, GA
Is Chattahoochee River at Ga 280, near Atlanta, GA flooding right now?
Chattahoochee River at Ga 280, near Atlanta, GA measured 5.69 ft on 2026-11-11 13:00:00 UTC. That observation was 18.3 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.69 ft
Streamflow
1,920 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.98 ft on Tue, Sep 22, 2009.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 22.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 25.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.98 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 32.22 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 31.51 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 30.71 ft | 1979-04-13 |
| 30.29 ft | 2004-09-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Proctor Creek at Jackson Parkway, at Atlanta, GA | 1.6 mi | Fulton County |
| Woodall Creek at Defoors Ferry Rd, at Atlanta, GA | 2.4 mi | Fulton County |
| Nickajack Creek at US 78/278, near Mableton, GA | 2.5 mi | Cobb County |
| Nancy Creek at West Wesley Road, at Atlanta, GA | 2.8 mi | Fulton County |
| Sandy Creek at Bolton Road, near Atlanta, GA | 2.8 mi | Fulton 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.