Tallulah River at TUGALO DAM
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 892.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 894.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 899.0 ft; major flooding begins at 900.0 ft.
| Action stage | 892.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 894.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 899.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 900.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 893.2 ft on Jan 1, 1900 (historic crest)
- 890.0 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.
| 0.0 ft | ALL GATES OPEN FLOODING DOWNSTREAM WILL CAUSE FLOODING BELOW THE YONAH DAM. THIS WILL BE A HIGH WATER EVENT |
|---|---|
| 892.0 ft | NO ROADS BUT HIKERS OR FISHERMAN WILL BE SWEPT AWAY. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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