Major Flood
39 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
33 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at McGinnis Ferry Road. This will primarily affect the woodlands in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and a boat ramp just upstream of the McGinnis Ferry Road bridge.
20 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at McGinnis Ferry Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSWG1
River
Chattahoochee River
County
Forsyth, GA
Coordinates
34.0564°N, 84.1092°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattahoochee River at 0.76 mile upstream McGinnis Ferry near Suwanee?
The Chattahoochee River at 0.76 mile upstream McGinnis Ferry near Suwanee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02334653) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Chattahoochee River at 0.76 mile upstream McGinnis Ferry near Suwanee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattahoochee River at 0.76 mile upstream McGinnis Ferry near Suwanee is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chattahoochee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chattahoochee River at 0.76 mile upstream McGinnis Ferry near Suwanee to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Chattahoochee River at 0.76 mile upstream McGinnis Ferry near Suwanee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Forsyth County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0564°N, 84.1092°W. USGS site number: 02334653. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
- Flood stage level has recently changed.