Chattahoochee River at W.F. George Lock and Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 130.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 134.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 145.0 ft; major flooding begins at 160.0 ft.
| Action stage | 130.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 134.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 145.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 160.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 158.5 ft on Mar 17, 1929 (historic crest)
- 153.6 ft on Mar 18, 1990 (historic crest)
- 150.4 ft on Dec 26, 2015 (historic crest)
- 149.6 ft on Jul 6, 1994 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 134.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding will begin. |
|---|---|
| 135.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding in the area. |
| 145.0 ft | Flood water will deny access to houses on the bluff below the Columbia Bridge near Gilbert Drive. |
| 150.0 ft | Low lying areas in the floodplain will flood extensively. Several river access roads will flood. |
| 151.0 ft | Flooding of river access roads and low lying areas near the river. |
| 160.0 ft | Almost all of the natural floodplain of the Chattahoochee river will be inundated, including much agricultural land and many roads. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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