Chattahoochee River near Cornelia
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.6 ft on Oct 11, 2020 (historic crest)
- 20.6 ft on Mar 12, 1963 (historic crest)
- 20.3 ft on May 28, 1973 (historic crest)
- 18.8 ft on Aug 23, 1967 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached with minor flooding along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. |
| 18.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage is reached with additional flooding along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Water may be 1 to 3 feet deep on the right bank, near Wildwood Outfitters, and approach the building. |
| 20.0 ft | Moderate Flooding expands upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Water may be 3 to 5 feet deep along the right bank, and will begin to enter the Wildwood Outfitters building. |
| 21.0 ft | Major Flooding begins upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Significant flooding will be occurring, and ater may be 5 to 7 feet deep along the right bank, and will be 1 to 3 feet deep in the Wildwood Outfitters building. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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