Major Flood
124 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
112 ft
Minor Flood
106 ft
Action Stage
92 ft
What Floods at Each Level
130 ft
Georgia State Highway 62 will begin to flood.
125 ft
The railroad tracks between Columbia Alabama and the Railroad Bridge will flood.
124 ft
The railroad at the Georgia Pacific Plant will begin to flood. Residences along the river at Columbia, Gordon, and the Confederate Naval Yard will experience significant flooding.
122 ft
In Houston County, many structures near the river in Columbia and Gordon will have water up to 4 feet deep inside.
120 ft
Water will impact numerous structures along the Alabama side of the river in Columbia along River Road and Gordon on Boat Landing Road. Homes not flooded in Gordon will be completely isolated by flood waters. In Jackson County, water will be several feet deep around structures on Old Dothan Road.
119.5 ft
In Houston County, significant flood impacts occur at the Lizard Landing Camp. Access is only possible by boat at or above this level.
119 ft
Roads near Georgia Pacific Plant will be flooded.
118 ft
The State Docks at Columbia in Houston County will flood. There will be significant erosion along the river banks. In 1978, this resulted in caving in of the banks with some damage to walls and outbuildings. Access to the Lizard Landing Camp Clubhouse in Houston County is restricted.
117 ft
Water will enter residences on Old Dothan Road in Jackson County.
116 ft
In Houston County, water will begin to surround residences on River Road in Columbia and on Boat Landing Road in Gordon. Access to these areas becomes severely restricted at this level.
115 ft
In Houston County, campsites and the fish shack at Lizard Landing Camp begin to flood.
114 ft
Water will reach the top of the lock walls and the Columbia Lock and Dam will be evacuated. In Jackson County, water will begin to surround structures on Old Dothan Road south of Parramore Road.
112 ft
In Houston County, water will begin to flood River Road in Columbia and Jowers and Boat Landing Road in Gordon.
108 ft
Low lying areas begin to flood along Omussee Creek in Houston County from Lizard Landing Camp to the Chattahoochee River.
106 ft
In Early County, access to private residences will be restricted at the Confederate Naval Landing. Water will be up to 3 feet deep in some areas. In Houston County, the boat dock at Lizard Landing Camp begins to flood.
101 ft
Boat ramps at the Confederate Naval Landing will begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
2000 cfs
Minimum flow to meet the assimilative capacity needs for Georgia Pacific and Farley Nuclear Plant
1150 cfs
Minimum flow required for discharge of treated effluent into the river to assimilate waste and ensure that water quality criteria will be met.
800 cfs
The Georgia Power Projects above Columbus are required in their Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses to provide 1,850 cfs weekly average, 1,350 cfs daily average, and 800 cfs instantaneous minimum flow at Columbus.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1929 | 128.28 ft | 203,000 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1990 | 122.1 ft | — |
| Nov 30, 1948 | 121.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
COLA1
River
Chattahoochee River
County
Early, GA
Coordinates
31.2592°N, 85.1103°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattahoochee River at George W. Andrews Lock and Dam (USACE)?
The Chattahoochee River at George W. Andrews Lock and Dam (USACE) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02343801) 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 George W. Andrews Lock and Dam (USACE)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattahoochee River at George W. Andrews Lock and Dam (USACE) is 106 feet. Action stage begins at 92 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 112 feet, and major flooding at 124 feet.
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Where is the Chattahoochee River at George W. Andrews Lock and Dam (USACE) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Early County, Georgia at coordinates 31.2592°N, 85.1103°W. USGS site number: 02343801. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.