Major Flood
25 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
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
HOMES NORTH OF THE GAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIVER WILL BE SURROUNDED BY WATER.
16 ft
SOME CULVERTS AND STREETS WILL BE FLOODED.
14 ft
PITTS CITY PARK WILL BE FLOODED. THE PARK IS BELOW HIGHWAY 197 IN THE FLOODPLAIN OF THE RIVER.
12 ft
RIVER OVERFLOWS BANKS...AND WILL BE IN PITTS CITY PARK. WATER DEPTH IN PARK WILL BE AROUND 1 FT.
10 ft
RIVER IS AT BANKFULL NEAR PITTS CITY PARK. NOTHING IS FLOODING AT THIS LEVEL.
3.5 ft
BASINWIDE 3 TO 4 INCH RAINFALL CAUSED A 7.5 FEET RISE...FROM 3.5 TO 11 FT.
2.7 ft
2.3 TO 3 INCHES OF RAIN IN 6 TO 10 HOURS WILL CAUSE THE RIVER TO RISE 5.5 FT. PREVIOUS EVENTS FROM 4.18 TO 9.93 FT.
2.52 ft
2.53 BASIN WIDE IN 12- 18 HRS CAUSED A 8 FT RISE IN RIVER
2 ft
2 IN ONE HR WILL CAUSE A 1.5 RISE IN DRY PERIOD AND 3 FT RISE WET PERIOD WITH WIDE SPREAD RAIN.
1.64 ft
1.65 INCHES IN 4 TO 6 HOURS...RIVER WILL RISE 7.3 FT. STARTED AT 4 FT.
1.2 ft
GENERAL RAIN IN BASIN 1.20 IN 3 HOURS CAUSED A 2.5 FT RISE IN DROUGHT SITUATION.
1 ft
1.0/ 1 HR WILL CAUSE A RISE OF 1 FT. IF THERE WAS ALSO HEAVY RAIN IN THE HEADWATERS OF 2 INCHES CREST WILL BE HIGHER. CREST WAS ABOUT 6 HOURS AFTER START OF RAIN.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2009 | 16.52 ft | 4,730 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 16.23 ft | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 16.2 ft | 4,392 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CSQG1
River
Soque River
County
Habersham, GA
Coordinates
34.6186°N, 83.5289°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Soque River at GA 197 NR Clarkesville?
The Soque River at GA 197 NR Clarkesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 023312495) 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 Soque River at GA 197 NR Clarkesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Soque River at GA 197 NR Clarkesville is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Soque River rises?
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Where is the Soque River at GA 197 NR Clarkesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Habersham County, Georgia at coordinates 34.6186°N, 83.5289°W. USGS site number: 023312495. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Chattahoochee River near Cornelia
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS and City of Clarkesville, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey