Major Flood
30 ft
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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
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Record and widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Cochran Road will be under water up to 9 feet deep. The water level will be hitting the bridge and county officials will have it closed. The USGS gage house under the bridge will be under water with a loss of data transmission. Several farm buildings and the main highway on the Douglas County side of the river will be flooded.
31 ft
Major flooding continues widespread inundation flooding occurring in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Most of Cochran Road will be under 1 to 8 feet of water. The water level will be hitting the bottom of the bridge and county officials will have it closed. The flood waters will hit the USGS gage house under the bridge with a loss of data transmission. Several farm buildings on the Douglas County side of the river will begin to flood.
30 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding will occur in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Most of Cochran Road on the left bank upstream from the gage will be under one to six feet of water. The water level will be reaching the bottom of the bridge and county officials will likely have it closed. The flood waters will impact the USGS gage house under the bridge with a possible loss of data transmission.
29 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Large portions of Cochran Road on the left bank upstream from the gage will be under one to four feet of water.
27 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Portions of Cochran Road on the left bank upstream from the gage will be under one to two feet of water.
25 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Low portions of Cochran Road begin to flood on the left bank upstream from the gage.
24 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92.
22 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields in the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92.
20 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs of the woodlands and fields in the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92.
17 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1500-2000 cfs
Habitat values for trout peak at river flows less than 2,000 cfs.
2000-12000
Habitat values for trout decline as river flow increases from 2,000 to 12,000 cfs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1919 | 31.6 ft | 75,000 cfs |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 30.65 ft | 55,902 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 25.96 ft | 39,895 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FBNG1
River
Chattahoochee River
County
Fulton, GA
Coordinates
33.6567°N, 84.6736°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattahoochee River near Fairburn?
The Chattahoochee River near Fairburn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02337170) 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 Fairburn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattahoochee River near Fairburn is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chattahoochee River rises?
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Where is the Chattahoochee River near Fairburn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fulton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6567°N, 84.6736°W. USGS site number: 02337170. 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.