HIWASSEE RIVER AT RIVERSIDE DR, NR HIAWASSEE, GA
Is HIWASSEE RIVER AT RIVERSIDE DR, NR HIAWASSEE, GA flooding right now?
No — HIWASSEE RIVER AT RIVERSIDE DR, NR HIAWASSEE, GA is at 2.78 ft, 7.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage, as of 47 min ago.
Gauge height
2.78 ft
Streamflow
63 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.2 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.