Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Coweta County, Georgia on the Chattahoochee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02338000, 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
26 ft
48,983 cfs
Moderate Flood
21 ft
34,664 cfs
Minor Flood
17 ft
24,565 cfs
Action Stage
15 ft
20,310 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs. Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 27 bridge and state officals will close it. Large portions of Plant Yates and Plant Wansley will be flooded out. Numerous homes and roads on both sides of the river will be flooded several feet deep. Transportation in the Whitesburg and Sargent areas will be difficult due to road closures. The day use area...riverside trails and the north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be completely flooded.
30 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding surrounding the gage. The Riverside Park will flood up to 11 feet deep. Some river intake buildings will be flooded at Plant Yates. Homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road will be flooded several feet deep. Portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle and a day use area parking lot and north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under 9 feet of water. A pumping station at Plant Wansley downstream will be flooded.
28 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding surrounding the gage. The Riverside Park will flood up to 9 feet deep. Some river intake buildings flood at Plant Yates near the gage. Some homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road will be flooded a few feet deep. Portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle and a day use area parking lot and north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under 7 feet of water. Small coffer dams at Plant Wansley downstream will be flooded.
26 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage. The Riverside Park will flood up to 7 feet deep. Some homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road will be flooded. Moore Creek will back up and flood portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle around 5 feet deep. Large portions of the day use area parking lot and north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under 5 feet of water. Small coffer dams at Plant Wansley downstream will be topped.
24 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage. The Riverside Park next to the bridge will be under 5 feet of water. Flood waters will begin to enter some homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road. Moore Creek will back up and flood portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle around 3 feet deep. Large portions of the day use area parking lot and north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under 3 feet of water.
21 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage. The Riverside Park next to the bridge will be under two feet of water. Flood waters will surround some homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road. Moore Creek will back up and flood portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle. The water reaches the top of the boat ramp at the day use area and the top of the steps at the north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park.
19 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16. The parking lot of Riverside Park next to the bridge will begin to flood. A sod farm upstream also experiences flooding. Flooding occurs on some unimproved dirt roads along the river. The playground at a day use area in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under two feet of water. Flood waters will surround tent platforms on the North Camping Site of the park.
17 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters reach the top of the boat ramp at Riverside Park next to the bridge. The playground at a day use area on the west side of the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will begin to flood.
15 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1460 cfs
Paddled from Georgia Highway 16 near Whitesburg to McIntosh Reserve. Shallow in places if you don’t stay in the channel.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29.74 ft | 60,600 cfs |
| Sep 23, 2009 | 29.74 ft | 60,600 cfs |
| Dec 10, 1919 | 29.11 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Dec 10, 1919 | 29.11 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Feb 24, 1961 | 27.5 ft | 50,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHTG1
River
Chattahoochee River
County
Coweta, GA
Coordinates
33.4769°N, 84.9011°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg?
The Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02338000) 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 Whitesburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
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Where is the Chattahoochee River near Whitesburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coweta County, Georgia at coordinates 33.4769°N, 84.9011°W. USGS site number: 02338000. 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
- Flood stage level has recently changed.
- 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.