Etowah River at GA 1 Loop near Rome
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 28.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 32.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 36.0 ft; major flooding begins at 40.0 ft.
| Action stage | 28.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 32.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 36.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 40.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 37.5 ft on Apr 9, 1938 (historic crest)
- 37.4 ft on Nov 30, 1948 (historic crest)
- 36.8 ft on Mar 17, 1990 (historic crest)
- 36.7 ft on Jan 21, 1947 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 28.0 ft | Bankfull and Action Stage is reached on the river. |
|---|---|
| 32.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins of open fields on the right bank. |
| 34.0 ft | Minor flooding continues as the Grizzard Park athletic fields begin to flood on the right bank. |
| 36.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. The concession stand and other maintenance buildings at the Grizzard Park athletic fields begin to flood. |
| 40.0 ft | Major flooding begins. The Grizzard Park athletic fields and buildings are completely inundated. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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