Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major flood stage is reached. Extensive flooding expands into fields and woodlands near the river. A campground and trailer park around one mile downstream from the stream gage on the left bank will be flooded with a water depth of at least two feet.
11 ft
Moderate flood stage is reached. Flooding continues to expand into fields and woodlands near the river. A campground and trailer park around one mile downstream and on the left bank from the stream gage will begin to flood.
10 ft
Minor flooding continues and expands into fields and woodlands near the river. Smaller creeks and tributaries flowing into the river begin to back up.
9 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of fields and woodlands occur in the natural flood plain.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions continue with water beginning to spread into the natural flood plain.
7 ft
Bankfull is reached.
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 10, 1952 | 15.24 ft | 5,990 cfs |
| May 30, 2018 | 12.38 ft | 5,143 cfs |
| Oct 29, 2020 | 12.12 ft | 5,045 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
PSYG1
River
Hiwassee River
County
Towns, GA
Coordinates
34.9058°N, 83.7222°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hiwassee River near Streak Hill Road near Hiawassee?
The Hiwassee River near Streak Hill Road near Hiawassee gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Hiwassee River near Streak Hill Road near Hiawassee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hiwassee River near Streak Hill Road near Hiawassee is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hiwassee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hiwassee River near Streak Hill Road near Hiawassee 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 Hiwassee River near Streak Hill Road near Hiawassee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Towns County, Georgia at coordinates 34.9058°N, 83.7222°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.