Etowah River 0.2 mi downstream GA 53 near Dawsonville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.4 ft on Mar 26, 2021 (historic crest)
- 16.2 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Oct 11, 2020 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Feb 13, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Water spreads into the natural floodplain upstream and downstream of the gage on Highway 53 East. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Minor flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near Highway 53 East. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near Highway 53 East. Water begins to inundate property along the river on River Valley Road. |
| 20.0 ft | Major flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near Highway 53 East. Water touches the bottom of the Highway 53 bridge, and it may be closed. Flooding of property along the river banks is inundated, and may impact ponds along the bank. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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