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Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls water level

River gauge, Tallulah River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

1.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
34.2 cfs
Water temperature
57 °F
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History

234ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 21234ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
246ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21246ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
246ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026246ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls, where the gauge shows 1.89 ft.

That puts it 0.09 ft below the median of 1.98 ft for late October, based on 11 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.92 ft (−0.03 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.81 ft – 3.11 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 57 °F.

Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.98 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.79 ft – 3.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Same day last year
1.92 ft−0.03 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.81 ft – 3.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.79 ft – 3.65 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 72° 52° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 73° 53° – Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 68° 48° – Wind 7 mph
24 Sat 67° 45° – Wind 9 mph
25 Sun 66° 44° – Wind 9 mph
26 Mon 69° 44° – Wind 5 mph
27 Tue 71° 48° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Tallulah River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Tallulah River near ClaytonRiver gauge, Tallulah River 1.77 ft Low −0.01 ft 12 mi
Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah FallsRiver gauge, Tallulah River 5.17 ft Normal ±0 2.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Tiger Creek near LakemontRiver gauge, Tiger Creek 0.33 ft Normal −0.01 ft 2.5 mi
Chattooga River near ClaytonRiver gauge, Chattooga River 1.16 ft Low ±0 7 mi
Soque River at GA 197, near ClarkesvilleRiver gauge, Soque River 3.52 ft Normal −0.03 ft 12 mi
Chattahoochee River near LeafRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 1.37 ft Low ±0 18 mi
Chattahoochee River at HelenRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 0.39 ft Low −0.01 ft 19 mi
Chattahoochee River near CorneliaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 0.15 ft Very low −0.02 ft 19 mi
Hiwassee River at Riverside Drain, near HiawasseeRiver gauge, Hiwassee River 2.42 ft Low ±0 20 mi
Chattooga River at Burrells Ford, near Pine MountainRiver gauge, Chattooga River 0.77 ft Low −0.02 ft 23 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls compare with last year?

It is 0.03 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.92 ft.

What is a normal level for the Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls in late October?

The median for late October is 1.98 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.79 ft and 3.69 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 Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:30 AM EDT, the water level was 1.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02181350 (Agency page)
Coordinates
34.75028, -83.40500 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.89 ft 2026-10-21 06:30 Provisional
Flow 34.2 cfs 2026-10-21 06:30 Provisional
Water temperature 57 °F 2026-10-21 06:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls (usgs:02181350). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/tallulah-river-at-terrora-pwrhse-near-tallulah-falls

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