Chattahoochee River at Helen, GA
Is Chattahoochee River at Helen, GA flooding right now?
Chattahoochee River at Helen, GA measured 0.47 ft on 2026-11-11 13:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.5 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.47 ft
Streamflow
48 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 12 ft on Wed, Aug 23, 1967.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12 ft | 1967-08-23 |
| 11 ft | 1946-04-16 |
| 10 ft | 1952-03-11 |
| 10 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 7.3 ft | 1973-05-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Brier Creek near Hiawassee, GA | 9.3 mi | Towns County |
| Chattahoochee River near Leaf, GA | 10.1 mi | Habersham County |
| Chattahoochee River near Cornelia, GA | 12.6 mi | Habersham County |
| Hiwassee River at Riverside Dr, near Hiawassee, GA | 12.6 mi | Towns County |
| Soque River at Ga 197, near Clarkesville, GA | 12.7 mi | Habersham 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.