Major Flood
29 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
ROAD OVER THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD...BUT IS WELL ABOVE RECORD CREST OF 13.8 FEET.
15 ft
ROADS DOWNSTREAM MAY START TO FLOOD
7 ft
RIVER LEVELS WILL BE VERY HIGH AND VERY DANGEROUS FOR RAFTERS OR ANYONE NEAR THE RIVER.
5 ft
5 INCH BASINWIDE 36 HR RAINFALL CAUSED 4 FT RISE...FROM 1.5 TO 5.5 FEET.
4.5 ft
LEVEL AT WHICH WHITEWATER RAFTING WILL BECOME DANGEROUS AND RIVER OPERATIONS WILL BE SHUT DOWN. THERE IS A 5 HOUR DELAY IN CREST AFTER CREST AT BURG1.
3.5 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 3 TO 4 INCHES IN 12 HOURS WILL TAKE THE RIVER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. RIVER LEVEL WILL BE AROUND 6 FT
2.75 ft
2.75 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN IN 12 HOURS WILL TAKE RIVER TO 4.30 FT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 1940 | 13.8 ft | 29,000 cfs |
| May 27, 1973 | 12 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 11.37 ft | 34,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chattooga River at Hwy 76?
The Chattooga River at Hwy 76 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02177000) 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 Chattooga River at Hwy 76?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chattooga River at Hwy 76 is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chattooga River rises?
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Where is the Chattooga River at Hwy 76 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rabun County, Georgia at coordinates 34.8139°N, 83.3061°W. USGS site number: 02177000. 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