Oostanaula River near Rome, GA
Is Oostanaula River near Rome, GA flooding right now?
Oostanaula River near Rome, GA measured 5.58 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 24.4 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.58 ft
Streamflow
1,070 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.7 ft on Tue, Feb 20, 1990.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 24.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 29.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 34.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.7 ft | 1990-02-20 |
| 35.4 ft | 1951-04-02 |
| 35.22 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 33.8 ft | 2019-02-23 |
| 33.6 ft | 2015-12-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Etowah River at Coosa Valley F.G., at Rome, GA | 3.0 mi | Floyd County |
| Etowah River at Rome, Ga. | 3.1 mi | Floyd County |
| Oostanaula River at US 27, at Rome, GA | 3.2 mi | Floyd County |
| Armuchee Creek at Old Dalton Road, near Rome, GA | 4.3 mi | Floyd County |
| Etowah River at Ga 1 Loop, near Rome, GA | 4.8 mi | Floyd 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.