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
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
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.
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 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Etowah River at GA 61 near Cartersville?
The Etowah River at GA 61 near Cartersville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02394670) 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 61 near Cartersville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Etowah River at GA 61 near Cartersville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Etowah River rises?
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Where is the Etowah River at GA 61 near Cartersville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bartow County, Georgia at coordinates 34.1428°N, 84.8392°W. USGS site number: 02394670. 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.