Tallulah River above TALLULAH FALLS PWR HOUSE
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 34.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 36.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 38.0 ft; major flooding begins at 43.0 ft.
| Action stage | 34.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 36.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 38.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 43.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.9 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 11.8 ft on Aug 26, 2008 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on Sep 22, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.2 ft | 2.3 IN IN ONE HOUR DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING. RIVER ROSE 4 FT IN ONE HOUR. |
|---|---|
| 4.8 ft | 4.75 IN 3 HOUR DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING AS RAIN WILL GO INTO LAKES. OTHER LOCATIONS NEAR THIS GAGE WILL HAVE CREEKS TO BANKFULL. |
| 11.3 ft | ALL GATES AT DAM WILL LIKELY BE OPEN. |
| 33.0 ft | OPERATIONS AT THE DAM MAY BECOME A PROBLEM. NOTHING IN GORGE AREA TO FLOOD |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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