Major Flood
21 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
-1
This is the operational limit of the gauge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DCNG1
River
Chattahoochee River
County
Habersham, GA
Coordinates
34.5408°N, 83.6228°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattahoochee River near Cornelia?
The Chattahoochee River near Cornelia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02331600) 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 near Cornelia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattahoochee River near Cornelia is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chattahoochee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chattahoochee River near Cornelia 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 near Cornelia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Habersham County, Georgia at coordinates 34.5408°N, 83.6228°W. USGS site number: 02331600. 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
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.