Oostanaula River at US 27, at Rome, GA
Is Oostanaula River at US 27, at Rome, GA flooding right now?
Oostanaula River at US 27, at Rome, GA measured 3.74 ft on 2026-11-11 12:45:00 UTC. That observation was 21.3 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.74 ft
Streamflow
2,040 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.3 ft on Thu, Apr 1, 1886.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 24.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 28.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.3 ft | 1886-04-01 |
| 37.2 ft | 1892-01-15 |
| 34.5 ft | 1947-01-22 |
| 34.3 ft | 1916-07-12 |
| 34.26 ft | 1990-03-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River at Rome, Ga. | 0.8 mi | Floyd County |
| Etowah River at Coosa Valley F.G., at Rome, GA | 1.2 mi | Floyd County |
| Oostanaula River near Rome, GA | 3.2 mi | Floyd County |
| Etowah River at Ga 1 Loop, near Rome, GA | 3.6 mi | Floyd County |
| Coosa River Mayos Bar near Rome, GA | 6.4 mi | Floyd County |
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