Tallulah River at NACOOCHEE DAM
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1754.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 1756.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 1759.0 ft; major flooding begins at 1762.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1754.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1756.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 1759.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 1762.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 1765.6 ft on Jan 1, 1900 (historic crest)
- 1756.8 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.
| 1756.5 ft | LAKE RABUN AND BEAR GAP ROADS WILL FLOOD ALONG WITH HOMES NEAR THE RIVER. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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