Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah Falls, GA
Is Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah Falls, GA flooding right now?
No — Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah Falls, GA is at 5.12 ft, 30.9 ft below its 36 ft flood stage, as of 41 min ago.
Gauge height
5.12 ft
Streamflow
38 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 36 ft, with major flooding at 43 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.91 ft on Fri, Sep 17, 2004.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 34 ft | 28.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 30.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 32.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 43 ft | 37.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.91 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 12.38 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 11.85 ft | 2008-08-26 |
| 11.42 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 9.96 ft | 2003-07-02 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls, GA | 2.1 mi | Rabun County |
| Tiger Creek near Lakemont, GA | 4.4 mi | Rabun County |
| Chattooga River near Clayton, GA | 6.9 mi | Oconee County |
| Soque River at Ga 197, near Clarkesville, GA | 11.7 mi | Habersham County |
| Chauga River above Westminster, SC | 13.1 mi | Oconee County |
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