Chattahoochee River near Fairburn, GA
Is Chattahoochee River near Fairburn, GA flooding right now?
Chattahoochee River near Fairburn, GA measured 0.68 ft on 2026-11-11 13:30:00 UTC. That observation was 19.3 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.68 ft
Streamflow
1,540 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 31.6 ft on Wed, Dec 10, 1919.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 16.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 19.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 29.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 31.6 ft | 1919-12-10 |
| 30.65 ft | 2009-09-23 |
| 25.96 ft | 2005-07-12 |
| 25.74 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 25.18 ft | 1979-04-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Anneewakee Crk at Anneewakee Rd, near Douglasville, GA | 3.2 mi | Douglas County |
| Sweetwater Creek below Austell, GA | 5.6 mi | Douglas County |
| Chattahoochee River above Bear Creek, near Rico, GA | 5.7 mi | Douglas County |
| Dog River at Ga 5, near Fairplay, GA | 8.5 mi | Douglas County |
| Utoy Creek at Great Southwest Pkwy near Atlanta, GA | 8.5 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.