RIVER GAUGE · CHATTOOGA RIVER
Chattooga River above Gaylesville
Cherokee County, Alabama
Water level3.74 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood21 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Water overflows sections of highway 68 close to Gaylesville.
- 21 ft
A few homes along highway 68 are flooded.
- 13 ft
Flood stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1990 | 24.25 ft | 23,300 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 23.48 ft | 32,900 cfs |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 22.98 ft | — |
More on Chattooga River
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DownstreamCoosa River at Weiss Dam
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