Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah Falls, GA
Is Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah Falls, GA flooding right now?
Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah Falls, GA measured 5.18 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 30.8 ft below its 36 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.18 ft
Streamflow
46 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 34 ft | 28.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 36 ft | 30.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 32.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 43 ft | 37.8 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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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.