Is the Coosawattee River flooding?

Georgia · 4 gauges · Georgia river levels

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.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 521 sq mi · gauge elevation 655 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Coosawattee River near Ellijay, GANo flooding2.24 ft8 ft
Coosawattee River at Carters, GANo flooding4.95 ft20 ft
Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel, GANo flooding5.00 ft25 ft
Coosawattee River at Pine Chapel, GANo flooding2.18 ft22 ft
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.