Major Flood
24 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
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Widespread moderate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...pasture and fields near the river...upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. County officials will close the bridge to the public.
20 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding expands further into the woodlands...pasture and fields near the river...upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road. The water reaches the bottom of the bridge which begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. County officials may close or restrict access to the bridge.
18 ft
Widespread minor flooding expands further into the woodlands...pasture and fields along the river...upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road. Many locations near the river channel will be under several feet of water.
16 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands...pasture and fields along the river...upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands...pasture and fields along the river...upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
12 ft
Minor flooding of woodlands...pasture and fields begins along the river...upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
10 ft
Bankfull and Action Stage is reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 286 or Dawnville Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
800 cfs
Minimum flow level recommended for paddling the 10.8 mi stretch of the Conasauga River from Old Georgia Highway 2 Bridge to US Highway 411. The river will be rocky but passable.
1360 cfs
Recommended flow level necessary for a "good" paddling run of the 10.8 mi stretch of the Conasauga River from Old Georgia Highway 2 Bridge to US Highway 411.
4731 cfs
Recommended flow level necessary for a "fast and comfortable" paddling run of the 10.8 mi stretch of the Conasauga River from Old Georgia Highway 2 Bridge to US Highway 411. This gauge is 24 miles downstream but can be used as a proxy for this section of the river which is the most visited section of the Conasauga River by boaters, campers and anglers.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1994 | 20.52 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Feb 15, 1990 | 20.5 ft | 33,200 cfs |
| May 7, 2003 | 18.83 ft | 19,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ETNG1
River
Conasauga River
County
Murray, GA
Coordinates
34.8275°N, 84.8510°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Conasauga River at GA 286 near Eton?
The Conasauga River at GA 286 near Eton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02384500) 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 Conasauga River at GA 286 near Eton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Conasauga River at GA 286 near Eton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Conasauga River rises?
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Where is the Conasauga River at GA 286 near Eton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Murray County, Georgia at coordinates 34.8275°N, 84.8510°W. USGS site number: 02384500. 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
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.