Etowah River near Kingston
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 26.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 26.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 31.0 ft on Dec 11, 1919 (historic crest)
- 27.7 ft on Apr 9, 1938 (historic crest)
- 26.1 ft on Jan 9, 1946 (historic crest)
- 25.9 ft on Nov 30, 1948 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. The water level reaches the top of the public boat ramp on the downstream and left bank side of the bridge. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding continues to expand in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. The flood waters will be 1 to 2 feet deep over portions of the public boat ramp parking lot on the downstream and left bank side of the bridge. |
| 24.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. The flood waters will approach the foundations of several structures near the river. The water will be up to 4 feet deep over portions of the public boat ramp parking lot on the downstream and left bank side of the bridge. |
| 26.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 411 or Georgia Highway 20. The flood waters will begin to affect several structures near the river. The water will be up to 6 feet deep over portions of the public boat ramp parking lot on the downstream and left bank side of the bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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