Chattooga River above Gaylesville AL
Is Chattooga River above Gaylesville AL flooding right now?
Chattooga River above Gaylesville AL measured 3.81 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.2 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.81 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.25 ft on Sat, Feb 17, 1990.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 18.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.25 ft | 1990-02-17 |
| 23.48 ft | 1951-03-30 |
| 22.98 ft | 2022-09-05 |
| 22.23 ft | 1982-01-04 |
| 22.17 ft | 1979-04-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chattooga River at Chattoogaville, GA | 4.8 mi | Chattooga County |
| Coosa River at State Line, Al/Ga | 6.9 mi | Cherokee County |
| Little River near Blue Pond AL | 9.8 mi | Cherokee County |
| Coosa River at Centre, AL | 14.5 mi | Cherokee County |
| Heath Creek near Armuchee, GA | 15.1 mi | Floyd 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.