Tallulah River at BURTON DAM
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1866.6 ft; minor flooding begins at 1867.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 1870.0 ft; major flooding begins at 1872.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1866.6 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1867.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 1870.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 1872.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 1867.3 ft on Dec 29, 2015 (historic crest)
- 1867.1 ft on May 30, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | 5 GATES OPEN EXPECT FLOODING DOWNSTREAM... CONDITION C HIGH WATTER |
|---|---|
| 1867.6 ft | SEVERAL HOMES BELOW DAM WILL FLOOD. RABUN MOUNTAIN AND SEED LAKE ROADS WILL ALSO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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