Etowah River at Ga 9, near Dawsonville, GA
Is Etowah River at Ga 9, near Dawsonville, GA flooding right now?
Etowah River at Ga 9, near Dawsonville, GA measured 4.27 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.7 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.27 ft
Streamflow
183 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.2 ft on Mon, Jan 7, 1946.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 16.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.2 ft | 1946-01-07 |
| 16.03 ft | 1954-01-16 |
| 15.9 ft | 2013-05-19 |
| 15.78 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 15.72 ft | 1952-03-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River 0.2 Mi Ds Ga 53, near Dawsonville, GA | 3.2 mi | Dawson County |
| Russell Crk 0.3 Mi Ds Head Lake near Dawsonville, GA | 4.3 mi | Dawson County |
| Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt, GA | 5.3 mi | Dawson County |
| Etowah River at Ga 136, near Landdrum, GA | 6.4 mi | Dawson County |
| Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville, Ga. | 7.4 mi | Dawson 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.