Etowah River Downstream of I-575, at Canton, GA
Is Etowah River Downstream of I-575, at Canton, GA flooding right now?
Etowah River Downstream of I-575, at Canton, GA measured 1.78 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 15.2 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.78 ft
Streamflow
286 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.87 ft on Thu, Feb 13, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 15.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 25.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.87 ft | 2025-02-13 |
| 24.36 ft | 2013-08-08 |
| 24.03 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 23.01 ft | 2013-12-23 |
| 22.9 ft | 2019-02-22 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Log Creek near Canton, GA | 1.0 mi | Cherokee County |
| Etowah River at Canton, GA | 1.6 mi | Cherokee County |
| Sharp Mtn Creek at Old Ga 5, below Ball Ground, GA | 5.6 mi | Cherokee County |
| Shoal Creek at Ga 108, near Waleska, GA | 7.3 mi | Cherokee County |
| Little River at Ga 5, near Woodstock, GA | 9.1 mi | Cherokee 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.