Chattooga River near Clayton, GA
Is Chattooga River near Clayton, GA flooding right now?
Chattooga River near Clayton, GA measured 1.27 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.7 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.27 ft
Streamflow
209 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.8 ft on Fri, Aug 30, 1940.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 27.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.8 ft | 1940-08-30 |
| 12 ft | 1973-05-28 |
| 11.37 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 11.21 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 11.12 ft | 1964-10-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Creek near Lakemont, GA | 6.5 mi | Rabun County |
| Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah Falls, GA | 6.9 mi | Rabun County |
| Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls, GA | 7.1 mi | Rabun County |
| Chauga River above Westminster, SC | 12.5 mi | Oconee County |
| Tallulah River near Clayton, GA | 13.8 mi | Rabun 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.