Oostanaula River at US 27, at Rome, GA

Floyd County, Georgia · USGS gauge 02388525 · NWS RTMG1 · Oostanaula River flood status · Georgia river levels

Is Oostanaula River at US 27, at Rome, GA flooding right now?

Oostanaula River at US 27, at Rome, GA measured 3.64 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 21.4 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height

3.64 ft

as of 37 min ago

Streamflow

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data refreshed 6 min ago

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

NWS forecast, issued 8 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

Category	Stage	Current distance
Action	19 ft	15.4 ft below
Minor flood	25 ft	21.4 ft below
Moderate flood	28 ft	24.4 ft below
Major flood	32 ft	28.4 ft below

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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

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 2.03–4.05 ft

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

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.

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