Major Flood
35 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Record flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding upstream and downstream from Pine Chapel Road. The flood waters will be 9 to 11 feet deep over portions of the farmland. The water level will be hitting the bridge and county officials will have it closed. Portions of Pine Chapel Road will be under 5 to 7 feet of water. A few farm buildings will be flooded 4 to 6 feet deep. A few houses in the area near the bridge will be flooded 1 to 4 feet deep.
34 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding upstream and downstream from the gauge at Pine Chapel Road. The flood waters will be 7 to 9 feet deep in some locations. The water level will be hitting the bridge and county officials will have it closed. Portions of Pine Chapel Road will be under 3 to 5 feet of water. A few farm buildings will be flooded 2 to 4 feet deep. A few houses in the area near the bridge will be flooded 1 to 2 feet deep.
32 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding of woodlands...farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from the gauge at Pine Chapel Road. The flood waters will be 5 to 7 feet deep in some locations. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. Portions of Pine Chapel Road will be under 1 to 3 feet of water. A few farm buildings will be flooded one to two feet deep. A few houses in the area near the bridge will begin to flood.
31 ft
Near record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding of woodlands...farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from the gauge at Pine Chapel Road. The flood waters will be several feet deep in some locations. Portions of Owens Gin Road and Pine Chapel Road will be under a foot or two of water. A few farm buildings on the left bank will be flooded one foot deep. Flood waters will approach the foundations of a few houses in the area.
30 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding of woodlands...farmland and pasture occurs upstream and downstream from the gauge at Pine Chapel Road. The flood waters will be several feet deep in some locations. Low lying portions of Owens Gin Road and Pine Chapel Road will begin to flood. A few farm buildings will begin to flood on the left bank. A portion of the Fields Ferry Golf Course on the north end upstream from the gauge will be under a few feet of water.
28 ft
Minor flooding expands further into woodlands...farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Pine Chapel Road. The flood waters will be 3 to 5 feet deep in some locations. A portion of the Fields Ferry Golf Course on the north end upstream from the gauge will be under a foot or two of water.
26 ft
Minor flooding expands further into woodlands...farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Pine Chapel Road. The flood waters will be a few feet deep in some locations. A portion of the Fields Ferry Golf Course on the north end upstream from the gauge will begin to flood.
24 ft
Minor flooding continues upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Pine Chapel Road. This will mainly affect woodlands...farmland and pasture along the river. The flood waters will be a foot or two deep.
22 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of the natural flood plain begins upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Pine Chapel Road. This will mainly affect woodlands...farmland and pasture along the river.
19 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Pine Chapel Road.
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 | 30.8 ft | 40,200 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1938 | 30 ft | 34,000 cfs |
| Jan 16, 1954 | 29.9 ft | 35,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PING1
River
Coosawattee River
County
Gordon, GA
Coordinates
34.5764°N, 84.8603°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coosawattee River at Pine Chapel Road near Resaca?
The Coosawattee River at Pine Chapel Road near Resaca gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02383520) 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 Pine Chapel Road near Resaca?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coosawattee River at Pine Chapel Road near Resaca is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
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Where is the Coosawattee River at Pine Chapel Road near Resaca gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gordon County, Georgia at coordinates 34.5764°N, 84.8603°W. USGS site number: 02383520. 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.