RIVER GAUGE · CHESTATEE RIVER
Chestatee River near Dahlonega
Lumpkin County, Georgia
Water level0.80 ft
Flow92 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft10,800 cfs
Minor flood19 ft14,300 cfs
Moderate flood23 ft19,800 cfs
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1967 | 25.17 ft | 22,700 cfs |
| Aug 11, 1907 | 25 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 24.63 ft | 21,700 cfs |
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