Etowah River at GA 61 near Cartersville
Bartow County, Georgia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34 ft
Widespread flooding occurs. Highway 41 bridge has water to undersupports. Many homes and businesses are underwater.
- 22 ft
Major flooding expands. CIMBAR company floods along Old River Road. Allatoona Dam Road Southeast has a building that floods. 2 homes flood near Highway 293 and Old River Road.
- 20 ft
Major flooding begins. Flood waters enter Seaboard Coastline Railroads buildings.
- 19 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Old River Road Southeast floods near Highway 41.
- 18 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding develops as flood waters reach through backyards of homes right up to homes on Riverside Court Southeast. Farmland and farm building floods downstream of Old River Road.
- 16 ft
Bankfull Stage is reached. Impacts are minimal to none. Some water enters far backyard edges of homes along Riverside Court Southeast.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1886 | 37 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Dec 18, 1919 | 31 ft | 41,000 cfs |
| Jan 7, 1946 | 30.4 ft | 39,000 cfs |
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