Major Flood
33 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Near record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding of the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway. Downstream in Calhoun...flooding will occur on portions of North and South River Streets. A recreational area on South River Street will flood. Most textile mills in the area will not flood...because these locations have a higher elevation.
33.5 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs of the woodlands...fields and pastures along and near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway. Flooding of a textile mill in Calhoun will develop.
32 ft
Significant flooding expands much further into the woodlands...fields and pastures along and near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway. The water level will be approaching the foundation of a textile mill in Calhoun.
30 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway.
28 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding will expand further into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway.
26 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway.
24 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway.
22 ft
Minor flooding begins in the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway.
19 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highway 41 or Battlefield Parkway.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
10K-14K cfs
Bankfull capacity (the amount of water a river can carry without overflowing its banks) at Resaca.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1886 | 36.3 ft | 68,600 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1951 | 34.5 ft | 54,800 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1947 | 33.2 ft | 47,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RSCG1
River
Oostanaula River
County
Gordon, GA
Coordinates
34.5772°N, 84.9419°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Oostanaula River at Resaca?
The Oostanaula River at Resaca gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02387500) 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 Oostanaula River at Resaca?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Oostanaula River at Resaca is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Oostanaula River rises?
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Where is the Oostanaula River at Resaca gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gordon County, Georgia at coordinates 34.5772°N, 84.9419°W. USGS site number: 02387500. 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
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
- 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.