Hiwassee River at Riverside Dr, near Hiawassee, GA
Is Hiwassee River at Riverside Dr, near Hiawassee, GA flooding right now?
Hiwassee River at Riverside Dr, near Hiawassee, GA measured 2.57 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.4 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.57 ft
Streamflow
44 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.22 ft on Wed, May 30, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.22 ft | 2018-05-30 |
| 10.87 ft | 2021-08-17 |
| 10.85 ft | 2020-10-29 |
| 10.52 ft | 2021-03-26 |
| 10.4 ft | 2008-08-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Brier Creek near Hiawassee, GA | 3.4 mi | Towns County |
| Tallulah River near Clayton, GA | 10.9 mi | Rabun County |
| Nottely River near Blairsville, GA | 12.4 mi | Union County |
| Chattahoochee River at Helen, GA | 12.6 mi | White County |
| Brasstown Creek at Brasstown, NC | 17.2 mi | Clay 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.