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SwedenEtowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt water level
River gauge, Etowah River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 179 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt is running below normal at 1.01 ft.
That puts it 0.30 ft below the median of 1.31 ft for late October, based on 11 years of readings. It is 17.99 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.09 ft (−0.08 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.
Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.31 ft0.30 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.71 ft – 2.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.09 ft−0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.90 ft – 1.78 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.90 ft – 9.87 ft
- Highest on record
- 20.20 ftFebruary 6, 2020
Floating and fishing near Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 17.99 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. An outfitters parking area near the bridge will be flooded up to 3 feet deep. A portable restroom and shed will begin to flood. Minor flooding continues on portions of Nicholson Road in northwest Forsyth county near Old Federal Road. The water will be around 4 feet deep on Nicholson road.
- 21.00 ft
- Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. An outfitters parking area near the bridge will be flooded up to two feet deep. Minor flooding continues on portions of Nicholson Road in northwest Forsyth county near Old Federal Road. The water will be around 3 feet deep on Nicholson road.
- 19.00 ft
- Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. The water will reach the top of a private boat ramp near the bridge next to an outfitters parking area. Minor flooding continues on Nicholson Road in northwest Forsyth county. The water will be around one foot deep on portions of the road.
- 18.00 ft
- Bankfull conditions continue on the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. Some minor flooding occurs in pasture lands of northwest Forsyth county and on low portions of Nicholson Road.
- 17.00 ft
- Bankfull conditions area reached on the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Kelly Bridge Road in southwest Dawson county. Some minor flooding begins in pasture lands of northwest Forsyth county and water approaches low areas of Nicholson Road.
- 1.01 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.20 ft | February 6, 2020 |
| 2 | 20.03 ft | February 13, 2025 |
| 3 | 19.11 ft | January 9, 2024 |
| 4 | 18.12 ft | March 26, 2021 |
| 5 | 17.20 ft | January 4, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Etowah River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah River at GA 136, near LanddrumRiver gauge, Etowah River | 1.36 ft | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Etowah River at GA 9, near DawsonvilleRiver gauge, Etowah River | 3.55 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Etowah River at CantonRiver gauge, Etowah River | 1.21 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Etowah River at Allatoona Dam, above CartersvilleRiver gauge, Etowah River | 1.20 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 33 mi |
| Etowah River at GA 61, near CartersvilleRiver gauge, Etowah River | 4.94 ft | Low | +0.15 ft | 39 mi |
| Etowah River near KingstonRiver gauge, Etowah River | 6.10 ft | High | +2.72 ft | 45 mi |
| Etowah River at GA 1 Loop, near RomeRiver gauge, Etowah River | 12.77 ft | Very low | −0.73 ft | 53 mi |
| Etowah River at Coosa Valley F.g., at RomeRiver gauge, Etowah River | 4.18 ft | Low | −1.66 ft | 54 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amicalola Creek near DawsonvilleRiver gauge, Amicalola Creek | 0.41 ft | Low | ±0 | 5.1 mi |
| Settingdown Creek near Ball GroundRiver gauge, Settingdown Creek | 0.30 ft | Very low | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Etowah River 0.2 Mi Ds GA 53, near DawsonvilleRiver gauge, Etowah River 0.2 Mi Ds GA 53 | 3.52 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Russell Creek 0.3 Mi Ds Head Lake near DawsonvilleRiver gauge, Russell Creek 0.3 Mi Ds Head Lake | 0.52 ft | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Sharp Mountain Creek at Old GA 5, below Ball GroundRiver gauge, Sharp Mountain Creek | 2.68 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Big Creek at GA 9, near CummingRiver gauge, Big Creek | −0.49 ft | Very low | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Lake Sidney Lanier near BufordLake, Lake Sidney Lanier | 1,063.37 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Chattahoochee River Buford Dam near BufordRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River Buford Dam | 912.14 ft | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt compare with last year?
It is 0.08 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.09 ft.
What is flood stage for the Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 17.99 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt in late October?
The median for late October is 1.31 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.71 ft and 2.11 ft, based on 11 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 06:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.01 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt normal?
Low for late October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02390050(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.35256, -84.20622(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.01 ft | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 179 cfs | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-21 10:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Etowah River at Kelly Bridge Road, near Matt (usgs:02390050). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/etowah-river-at-kelly-bridge-road-near-matt
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