Etowah River at GA 136 near Landrum
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 14.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.0 ft on Mar 26, 2021 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Bankfull is reached on the Etowah River upstream and downstream from the GA Hwy. 136 bridge. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | Flood stage is reached on the river near Landrum. Agricultural fields upstream left bank and downstream right bank begin to have minor flooding. |
| 21.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Several homes downstream from the GA Hwy. 136 bridge begin to have flooding. These homes are on the left bank off of Riverbend Road and on the right bank off of Etowah River Road. |
| 27.0 ft | Major flooding beings. The river level reaches the bottom of the GA Hwy. 136 bridge causing a potential closure. Widespread inundation flooding of agricultural fields, woodlands and homes downstream from the bridge will occur. |
| 31.0 ft | Major flooding continues. The river level begins to overflow the bridge with a possible washout. The bridge acts as a dam causing backwater eddies and severe erosion. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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