Etowah River at GA 61 near Cartersville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 37.0 ft on Apr 1, 1886 (historic crest)
- 31.0 ft on Dec 19, 1919 (historic crest)
- 30.4 ft on Jan 8, 1946 (historic crest)
- 30.0 ft on Nov 29, 1948 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Bankfull Stage is reached. Impacts are minimal to none. Some water enters far backyard edges of homes along Riverside Court Southeast. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding develops as flood waters reach through backyards of homes right up to homes on Riverside Court Southeast. Farmland and farm building floods downstream of Old River Road. |
| 19.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Old River Road Southeast floods near Highway 41. |
| 20.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Flood waters enter Seaboard Coastline Railroads buildings. |
| 22.0 ft | Major flooding expands. CIMBAR company floods along Old River Road. Allatoona Dam Road Southeast has a building that floods. 2 homes flood near Highway 293 and Old River Road. |
| 34.0 ft | Widespread flooding occurs. Highway 41 bridge has water to undersupports. Many homes and businesses are underwater. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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