Chattahoochee River at West Point
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Troup County, Georgia on the Chattahoochee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02339500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
21 ft
64,300 cfs
Moderate Flood
19 ft
55,000 cfs
Minor Flood
17 ft
46,200 cfs
Action Stage
14 ft
33,900 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
31.5 ft
Waste Water Treatment Plant in West Point floods.
26 ft
Major flooding occurs. Hundreds of homes and businesses flooded. Highway 29 on left bank...22 city blocks of West Point businesses flood...and 5 blocks of residences on left bank flood. One of the highest crests of modern times prior to West Point Dam was 24.9 feet on February 26...1961. Evacuations are required.
24.75 ft
Major and extensive flooding occurs. Water reaches entrance to West Point Waste Water Treatment Plant.
24 ft
Major to serious flooding occurs. Hundreds of businesses and homes in West Point as well as many streets in Lanett are flooded. Evacuations needed. Flood of Record...since the West Point Dam was built in the early 1970s...occurs. This post dam flood of record occurred on May 9th...2003...at 23.2 feet.
23 ft
Major and extensive flooding occur. Expect 200 to 300 businesses and homes in West Point to be flooded out. Water enters into West Point Fire Headquarters. I-85 southbound will close as entrance and exit ramps flood. In Lanett...Highway 24 closes...with East 10th Street and Avenue C flooded. In addition...flooding spreads further into Lanett...with South Gilmer Avenue and 11th Street flooded. Evacuations required.
22 ft
Major flooding in West Point and to a lesser extent in Lanett...as basements of 100 to 200 hundred businesses in West Point are flooded. Evacuations needed. In Lanett Alabama...South Gilmer Avenue and 1st Street flooded.
21 ft
Major flooding begins. Parking lots of West Point City Hall...911 Center...Police Department...and Fire Department flooded out. Equipment needs to be moved. Evacuations need to begin.
20 ft
Mainly low places on West Point City Streets are flooded.
19.5 ft
Water enters West Point City Works Department. Equipment needs to be moved.
19 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Mainly farm lands undergo some flooding. Flood waters enter parking lots near Fire House and 911 Center.
17 ft
Minor flooding begins. City Hall...Police...and Fire Departments get some minor water into edge of parking lot.
14 ft
Bankfull is reached in many locations especially on the Alabama side or right bank of the river downstream from the river gauge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1919 | 29.25 ft | 134,000 cfs |
| Dec 9, 1919 | 29.25 ft | 134,000 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1886 | 25.6 ft | 92,800 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1886 | 25.6 ft | 92,800 cfs |
| Mar 14, 1929 | 25.4 ft | 87,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WTPG1
River
Chattahoochee River
County
Troup, GA
Coordinates
32.8861°N, 85.1822°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattahoochee River at West Point?
The Chattahoochee River at West Point gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02339500) 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 West Point?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattahoochee River at West Point is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Chattahoochee River at West Point gauge located?
The gauge is located in Troup County, Georgia at coordinates 32.8861°N, 85.1822°W. USGS site number: 02339500. 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
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- 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.