Major Flood
27 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Major flooding continues. The river level begins to overflow the bridge with a possible washout. The bridge acts as a dam causing backwater eddies and severe erosion.
27 ft
Major flooding beings. The river level reaches the bottom of the GA Hwy. 136 bridge causing a potential closure. Widespread inundation flooding of agricultural fields, woodlands and homes downstream from the bridge will occur.
21 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Several homes downstream from the GA Hwy. 136 bridge begin to have flooding. These homes are on the left bank off of Riverbend Road and on the right bank off of Etowah River Road.
14 ft
Flood stage is reached on the river near Landrum. Agricultural fields upstream left bank and downstream right bank begin to have minor flooding.
12 ft
Bankfull is reached on the Etowah River upstream and downstream from the GA Hwy. 136 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 26, 2021 | 16.01 ft | 6,226 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Etowah River at GA 136 near Landrum?
The Etowah River at GA 136 near Landrum gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02388975) 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 136 near Landrum?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Etowah River at GA 136 near Landrum is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Etowah River rises?
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Where is the Etowah River at GA 136 near Landrum gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dawson County, Georgia at coordinates 34.4091°N, 84.0198°W. USGS site number: 02388975. 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.