Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27. The park and athletic fields will be completely flooded with up to 7 feet of water on the downstream and right bank side of the bridge. Some of the structures in the park will be flooded with 3 to 5 feet of water. Portions of Grove Road...Sewerage Plant Road and Georgia Highway 34 on the north side of Franklin will begin to flood.
29 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27. The park and athletic fields will be flooded with up to 6 feet of water on the downstream and right bank side of the bridge. Some of the structures in the park will be flooded with 2 to 4 feet of water.
27 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27. Most of the park and athletic fields will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water on the downstream and right bank side of the bridge. Some of the structures in the park will begin to flood.
25 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27. Large portions of the park and athletic fields will be flooded with up to two feet of water on the downstream and right bank side of the bridge.
23 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27. Low portions of the park and athletic fields will begin to flood on the downstream and right bank side of the bridge.
21 ft
Bankfull conditions continue to expand into low portions of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27. The boat ramp will be flooded in a park on the downstream and right bank side of the bridge.
19 ft
Bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27. A portion of a boat ramp will begin to flood in a park on the downstream and right bank side of the bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2009 | 30.55 ft | 72,482 cfs |
| Dec 14, 1919 | 28.4 ft | 61,000 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1961 | 26.7 ft | 50,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FRNG1
River
Chattahoochee River
County
Heard, GA
Coordinates
33.2780°N, 85.1009°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattahoochee River at GA 100 at Franklin?
The Chattahoochee River at GA 100 at Franklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02338500) 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 GA 100 at Franklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattahoochee River at GA 100 at Franklin is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chattahoochee River rises?
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Where is the Chattahoochee River at GA 100 at Franklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Heard County, Georgia at coordinates 33.2780°N, 85.1009°W. USGS site number: 02338500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.