Etowah River at Canton, GA
Is Etowah River at Canton, GA flooding right now?
Etowah River at Canton, GA measured 1.41 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 14.6 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.41 ft
Streamflow
268 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.7 ft on Mon, Jan 7, 1946.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 14.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 20.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 24.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.7 ft | 1946-01-07 |
| 26.3 ft | 1919-12-10 |
| 25.9 ft | 1916-07-10 |
| 25.33 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 25.2 ft | 1932-12-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River Downstream of I-575, at Canton, GA | 1.6 mi | Cherokee County |
| Hickory Log Creek near Canton, GA | 2.1 mi | Cherokee County |
| Shoal Creek at Ga 108, near Waleska, GA | 6.0 mi | Cherokee County |
| Sharp Mtn Creek at Old Ga 5, below Ball Ground, GA | 7.1 mi | Cherokee County |
| Little River at Ga 5, near Woodstock, GA | 8.1 mi | Cherokee County |
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