Oothkalooga Creek at Ga 53 Spur, at Calhoun, GA
Is Oothkalooga Creek at Ga 53 Spur, at Calhoun, GA flooding right now?
Oothkalooga Creek at Ga 53 Spur, at Calhoun, GA measured 8.04 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.0 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.04 ft
Streamflow
168 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.21 ft on Tue, Dec 29, 2015.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 18.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.21 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 19.12 ft | 2019-02-23 |
| 18.81 ft | 2021-03-26 |
| 18.65 ft | 2018-05-19 |
| 18.4 ft | 2009-01-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Oostanaula River at Calhoun, GA | 1.8 mi | Gordon County |
| Oostanaula River at Resaca, GA | 5.9 mi | Gordon County |
| Coosawattee River at Pine Chapel, GA | 8.2 mi | Gordon County |
| Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel, GA | 8.9 mi | Gordon County |
| Conasauga River at Sloan Bridge, below Dalton, GA | 9.7 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.