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
20 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs along the river and expands further into the woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the recreation area by the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge. Portions of the recreation area will be under 10 feet of water. The fishing piers will be under at least 11 feet of water.
26 ft
Significant flooding along the river expands further into the woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the recreation area by the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. Portions of the recreation area will be under 8 feet of water. The fishing piers will be under at least 9 feet of water.
24 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs along the river in the woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the recreation area by the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. Portions of the recreation area will be under 6 feet of water. The fishing piers will be under at least 7 feet of water.
22 ft
Minor flooding along the river continues to expand in the woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the recreation area by the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. Portions of the recreation area will be under 4 feet of water. The fishing piers will be under at least 5 feet of water.
21 ft
Minor flooding along the river continues to expand in the woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the recreation area by the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. Portions of the recreation area will be under 3 feet of water. The fishing piers will be under at least 4 feet of water.
20 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs along the river in the woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the recreation area by the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. Portions of the recreation area will be under two feet of water. The fishing piers will be under at least 3 feet of water.
19 ft
Bankfull conditions along the river expand further into the woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the recreation area by the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. Portions of the recreation area will be under a foot of water. The fishing piers will be under at least two feet of water.
18 ft
Bankfull conditions along the river continue in the woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. Portions of the recreation area will begin to flood and the fishing piers will be under at least a foot of water.
17 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached in low lying areas of woodlands and farmland downstream from the gage at Old U.S. Highway 411 and upstream to the gates of the Carters Reregulation Lake. The fishing piers at the recreation area by the gates will begin to flood.
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 29, 1951 | 36 ft | 57,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1938 | 33.3 ft | 46,000 cfs |
| Nov 18, 1906 | 30.6 ft | 28,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CATG1
River
Coosawattee River
County
Murray, GA
Coordinates
34.6036°N, 84.6956°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coosawattee River at Carters?
The Coosawattee River at Carters gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02382500) 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 Coosawattee River at Carters?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coosawattee River at Carters is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Coosawattee River at Carters gauge located?
The gauge is located in Murray County, Georgia at coordinates 34.6036°N, 84.6956°W. USGS site number: 02382500. 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
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.