Chattahoochee River near Cornelia
Habersham County, Georgia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Major Flooding begins upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Significant flooding will be occurring, and ater may be 5 to 7 feet deep along the right bank, and will be 1 to 3 feet deep in the Wildwood Outfitters building.
- 20 ft
Moderate Flooding expands upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Water may be 3 to 5 feet deep along the right bank, and will begin to enter the Wildwood Outfitters building.
- 18 ft
Moderate Flood Stage is reached with additional flooding along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Water may be 1 to 3 feet deep on the right bank, near Wildwood Outfitters, and approach the building.
- 14 ft
Flood Stage is reached with minor flooding along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road.
- 11 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2020 | 20.63 ft | 28,686 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 20.55 ft | 26,400 cfs |
| May 27, 1973 | 20.3 ft | 25,800 cfs |
When the water runs low
- -1
This is the operational limit of the gauge.
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