Is the Oostanaula River flooding?

Georgia · 4 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Oostanaula 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 Oostanaula 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.

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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 Oostanaula River near Rome, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 35.70 ft on 20 February 1990, carrying 42,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1886 (131 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.58 ft, 30.1 ft below that record.

Drains 2,115 sq mi · gauge elevation 562 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Oostanaula River at Resaca, GANo flooding2.84 ft22 ft
Oostanaula River at Calhoun, GANo flooding3.55 ft21 ft
Oostanaula River near Rome, GANo flooding5.58 ft30 ft
Oostanaula River at US 27, at Rome, GANo flooding3.64 ft25 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.