Major Flood
20 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near Highway 53 East. Water touches the bottom of the Highway 53 bridge, and it may be closed. Flooding of property along the river banks is inundated, and may impact ponds along the bank.
16 ft
Moderate flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near Highway 53 East. Water begins to inundate property along the river on River Valley Road.
14 ft
Minor flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near Highway 53 East.
12 ft
Water spreads into the natural floodplain upstream and downstream of the gage on Highway 53 East.
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 26, 2021 | 16.37 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 16.17 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 15.58 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DWLG1
River
Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53
County
Dawson, GA
Coordinates
34.3794°N, 84.0647°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53 near Dawsonville?
The Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53 near Dawsonville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02389050) 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 Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53 near Dawsonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53 near Dawsonville is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53 rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53 near Dawsonville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53 near Dawsonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dawson County, Georgia at coordinates 34.3794°N, 84.0647°W. USGS site number: 02389050. 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.
- Preliminary flood stage. For informational purposes only.