Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road near Matt
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 29.0 ft; major flooding begins at 31.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 29.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 31.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.2 ft on Feb 6, 2020 (historic crest)
- 20.0 ft on Feb 13, 2025 (historic crest)
- 19.1 ft on Jan 9, 2024 (historic crest)
- 18.1 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.
| 17.0 ft | Bankfull conditions area reached on the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. Some minor flooding begins in pasture lands of northwest Forsyth county and water approaches low areas of Nicholson Road. |
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| 18.0 ft | Bankfull conditions continue on the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. Some minor flooding occurs in pasture lands of northwest Forsyth county and on low portions of Nicholson Road. |
| 19.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. The water will reach the top of a private boat ramp near the bridge next to an outfitters parking area. Minor flooding continues on Nicholson Road in northwest Forsyth county. The water will be around one foot deep on portions of the road. |
| 21.0 ft | Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. An outfitters parking area near the bridge will be flooded up to two feet deep. Minor flooding continues on portions of Nicholson Road in northwest Forsyth county near Old Federal Road. The water will be around 3 feet deep on Nicholson road. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. An outfitters parking area near the bridge will be flooded up to 3 feet deep. A portable restroom and shed will begin to flood. Minor flooding continues on portions of Nicholson Road in northwest Forsyth county near Old Federal Road. The water will be around 4 feet deep on Nicholson road. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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