Toccoa River near Dial
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Fannin County, Georgia on the Toccoa River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03558000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
7,415 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
A catastrophic and massive flood will affect homes along the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Old Dial Road. The water level will be four feet deep over the Shallowford Bridge. Rapid flowing flood waters will cause extremely dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and may washout the bridge and damage homes. Flood waters will be 1 to 6 feet in some homes along the river. Portions of Upper Shallowford Road...Shallowford Bridge Road...Old Dial Road and Aska Road will be flooded.
19 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding affecting the woodlands and homes along the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Old Dial Road. The water level will be two feet deep over the Shallowford Bridge. Rapid flowing flood waters will cause extremely dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and may washout the bridge. Flood waters will be 1 to 4 feet in some homes along the river. Portions of Upper Shallowford Road and Shallowford Bridge Road will begin to flood.
17 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding affects the woodlands and homes along the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Old Dial Road. The water level will be topping the Shallowford Bridge. Rapid flowing flood waters will cause extremely dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and may washout the bridge. Flood waters will be 1 to 2 feet in some homes along the river.
16 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and yards of homes along the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Old Dial Road. The water level will be hitting the Shallowford Bridge. Rapid flowing flood waters will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and the bridge should not be crossed. The water will begin to flood some homes along the river.
15 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and yards of homes along the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Old Dial Road. The water level will reach the bottom of the Shallowford Bridge. Rapid flowing flood waters will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and the bridge should not be crossed. Flood waters will begin to approach the foundations of some of the homes along the river.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and yards of homes along the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Old Dial Road around 1.5 miles upstream from the Shallowford Bridge. Rapid flowing flood waters will be up to two feet deep in the yards of the homes with possible erosion.
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins with rapid flowing water in the woodlands and yards of homes along the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Old Dial Road around 1.5 miles upstream from the Shallowford Bridge.
9 ft
Rapid flowing high water will cause bankfull conditions in the woodlands and yards of homes along the river upstream and downstream from the gage off Old Dial Road around 1.5 miles upstream from the Shallowford Bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1906 | 18.5 ft | 28,000 cfs |
| Nov 29, 1906 | 18.5 ft | 28,000 cfs |
| Aug 22, 1967 | 13.73 ft | 14,700 cfs |
| Aug 22, 1967 | 13.73 ft | 14,700 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1952 | 11.2 ft | 10,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Toccoa River near Dial?
The Toccoa River near Dial gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03558000) 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 Toccoa River near Dial?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Toccoa River near Dial is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the Toccoa River near Dial gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fannin County, Georgia at coordinates 34.7900°N, 84.2400°W. USGS site number: 03558000. 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
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.