Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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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
24 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding in the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the Bracketts Ridge Road bridge. The flood waters will be near the foundation of an industrial minerals factory near the gage. The water level reaches the floor of the USGS concrete structure gage house on the left bank and downstream from the bridge.
28 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the Bracketts Ridge Road bridge. The flood waters will approach an industrial minerals factory near the gage.
26 ft
Significant flooding expands much further into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
24 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding expands into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
21 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
18 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
15 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1886 | 34 ft | 40,000 cfs |
| Mar 29, 1951 | 30.2 ft | 29,000 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 29.89 ft | 36,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TLNG1
River
Conasauga River
County
Whitfield, GA
Coordinates
34.6667°N, 84.9283°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Conasauga River at Tilton?
The Conasauga River at Tilton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02387000) 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 Tilton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Conasauga River at Tilton is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Conasauga River rises?
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Where is the Conasauga River at Tilton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Whitfield County, Georgia at coordinates 34.6667°N, 84.9283°W. USGS site number: 02387000. 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.
- 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.