Oostanaula River at Calhoun, GA
Is Oostanaula River at Calhoun, GA flooding right now?
Oostanaula River at Calhoun, GA measured 5.00 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.0 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.00 ft
Streamflow
—
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.15 ft on Mon, Feb 19, 1990.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 25.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 30.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.15 ft | 1990-02-19 |
| 29.97 ft | 2015-12-28 |
| 29.71 ft | 1980-03-24 |
| 29.1 ft | 1982-01-06 |
| 28.12 ft | 2021-03-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Oothkalooga Creek at Ga 53 Spur, at Calhoun, GA | 1.8 mi | Gordon County |
| Oostanaula River at Resaca, GA | 4.1 mi | Gordon County |
| Coosawattee River at Pine Chapel, GA | 6.7 mi | Gordon County |
| Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel, GA | 7.6 mi | Gordon County |
| Conasauga River at Sloan Bridge, below Dalton, GA | 7.9 mi | Whitfield 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.