Major Flood
160 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
145 ft
Minor Flood
134 ft
Action Stage
130 ft
What Floods at Each Level
160 ft
Almost all of the natural floodplain of the Chattahoochee river will be inundated, including much agricultural land and many roads.
151 ft
Flooding of river access roads and low lying areas near the river.
150 ft
Low lying areas in the floodplain will flood extensively. Several river access roads will flood.
145 ft
Flood water will deny access to houses on the bluff below the Columbia Bridge near Gilbert Drive.
135 ft
Minor lowland flooding in the area.
134 ft
Minor lowland flooding will begin.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1929 | 158.5 ft | — |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 153.56 ft | — |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 150.44 ft | 150,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FOGG1
River
Chattahoochee River
County
Clay, GA
Coordinates
31.6233°N, 85.0639°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattahoochee River at W.F. George Lock and Dam?
The Chattahoochee River at W.F. George Lock and Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02343241) 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 W.F. George Lock and Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattahoochee River at W.F. George Lock and Dam is 134 feet. Action stage begins at 130 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 145 feet, and major flooding at 160 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 W.F. George Lock and Dam 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 W.F. George Lock and Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Georgia at coordinates 31.6233°N, 85.0639°W. USGS site number: 02343241. 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.