Is the Coosawattee River flooding?
The Coosawattee River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Georgia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Coosawattee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Georgia river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Coosawattee River at Carters, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 36.00 ft on 30 March 1951, carrying 57,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1897 (82 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.95 ft, 31.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosawattee River near Ellijay, GA | No flooding | 2.24 ft | 8 ft | |
| Coosawattee River at Carters, GA | No flooding | 4.95 ft | 20 ft | |
| Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel, GA | No flooding | 5.00 ft | 25 ft | |
| Coosawattee River at Pine Chapel, GA | No flooding | 2.18 ft | 22 ft |