Major Flood
40 ft
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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
36 ft
Minor Flood
32 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Major flooding begins. The Grizzard Park athletic fields and buildings are completely inundated.
36 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The concession stand and other maintenance buildings at the Grizzard Park athletic fields begin to flood.
34 ft
Minor flooding continues as the Grizzard Park athletic fields begin to flood on the right bank.
32 ft
Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins of open fields on the right bank.
28 ft
Bankfull and Action Stage is reached on the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
10K-17K cfs
Bankfull capacity (the amount of water a river can carry without overflowing its banks) of the Etowah River at Rome.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1938 | 37.5 ft | 46,500 cfs |
| Nov 29, 1948 | 37.4 ft | 35,700 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 36.77 ft | 33,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Etowah River at GA 1 Loop near Rome?
The Etowah River at GA 1 Loop near Rome gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02395980) 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 at GA 1 Loop near Rome?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Etowah River at GA 1 Loop near Rome is 32 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
How do I get alerts when Etowah River rises?
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Where is the Etowah River at GA 1 Loop near Rome gauge located?
The gauge is located in Floyd County, Georgia at coordinates 34.2322°N, 85.1169°W. USGS site number: 02395980. 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
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- 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.