Oostanaula River at US 27 at Rome
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Floyd County, Georgia on the Oostanaula River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02388525, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
32 ft
56,500 cfs
Moderate Flood
28 ft
41,950 cfs
Minor Flood
25 ft
34,480 cfs
Action Stage
19 ft
25,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
46 ft
Highway 27...5th Avenue bridge floods. Many businesses and homes flooded.
42 ft
The levee of the Oostanaula will reach the top of the city levee. This is a very serious situation. Floyd Medical Center...Law Enforcement Center and numerous businesses flood.
40.3 ft
The record crest was 40.30 feet on April 1...1886.
38 ft
Major flooding expands. Water will reach Broad Street. This is the 100 year flood.
36 ft
Major flooding continues. Water overflows at the lowest point of Summerville Road.
34.5 ft
Major flooding continues. Six city blocks of basements in Rome near the Oostanaula River will flood. Water will cover the 200 block of East Second Avenue.
32 ft
Major flooding begins. Flooding of Rome Sewage Treatment Plant begins. Fifth Avenue Bridge is closed. Water overflows onto Second Avenue between railroad and bridge.
30 ft
Moderate flooding expands. Water enters Georgia Power Maintenance Yard at Etowah River.
28 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water will enter basements of lower two city blocks near the gage site. Flood gates on Second Avenue and Avenue A must be closed.
25 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Turner McCall bridge or U.S. Highway 27. The Heritage Park Rome Greenway continues to flood with some locations up to 5 feet deep. All drainage valves must be closed at the outfalls in Rome. The flood gate on the Rome levee should be closed.
24 ft
Bankfull conditions expand along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Turner McCall bridge or U.S. Highway 27. The Heritage Park Rome Greenway continues to flood with some locations up to 4 feet deep. The drainage valves must be closed at the American Legion and Police Station Outfalls.
22 ft
Bankfull conditions continue along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Turner McCall bridge or U.S. Highway 27. The Heritage Park Rome Greenway continues to flood. A drainage valve must be closed at Second Avenue and Avenue A Pump station outfalls.
19 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Turner McCall bridge or U.S. Highway 27. Action Stage is reached with the Heritage Park Rome Greenway beginning to flood within the floodplain.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
18K-25K cfs
Bankfull capacity (the amount of water a river can carry without overflowing its banks) at the merger of the Oostanaula and Etowah Rivers to form the Coosa River at Rome.
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 | 40.3 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1886 | 40.3 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Jan 14, 1892 | 37.2 ft | 45,300 cfs |
| Jan 14, 1892 | 37.2 ft | 45,300 cfs |
| Jan 21, 1947 | 34.5 ft | 38,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RTMG1
River
Oostanaula River
County
Floyd, GA
Coordinates
34.2605°N, 85.1709°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Oostanaula River at US 27 at Rome?
The Oostanaula River at US 27 at Rome gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02388525) 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 US 27 at Rome?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Oostanaula River at US 27 at Rome is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
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Where is the Oostanaula River at US 27 at Rome gauge located?
The gauge is located in Floyd County, Georgia at coordinates 34.2605°N, 85.1709°W. USGS site number: 02388525. 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.