Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines water level

Name: Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Chattahoochee River, Georgia, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

105.26ft Up 2.81 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 101.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines shows 105.26 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 102.72 ft, based on 19 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.54 ft above typical. It is 28.74 ft below the flood stage of 134.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 102.56 ft, a difference of +2.70 ft.

The water is rising: up 2.81 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 101.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water.

Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 102.72 ft2.54 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 102.19 ft – 105.62 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Same day last year: 102.56 ft+2.70 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 101.48 ft – 110.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 101.85 ft – 110.19 ft
Highest on record: 158.50 ftMarch 17, 1929
Forecast peak: 102.10 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 134.00 ft, still 28.74 ft away.

What happens at each level

160.00 ft: Almost all of the natural floodplain of the Chattahoochee river will be inundated, including much agricultural land and many roads.
151.00 ft: Flooding of river access roads and low lying areas near the river.
150.00 ft: Low lying areas in the floodplain will flood extensively. Several river access roads will flood.
145.00 ft: Flood water will deny access to houses on the bluff below the Columbia Bridge near Gilbert Drive.
135.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding in the area.
134.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding will begin.
105.26 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	158.50 ft	March 17, 1929
2	153.56 ft	March 18, 1990
3	150.44 ft	December 26, 2015
4	149.60 ft	July 6, 1994
5	149.20 ft	April 10, 1964
6	145.70 ft	January 27, 1978
7	144.14 ft	April 15, 1975
8	143.80 ft	March 6, 1966
9	143.18 ft	March 9, 1998
10	142.70 ft	March 6, 1971

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 42° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 77° 51° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 78° 52° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 77° 56° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 74° 53° – Wind 14 mph

25 Sun 73° 56° – Wind 14 mph

26 Mon 76° 56° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 07:03 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the Chattahoochee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chattahoochee River at GA 280, near AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	4.19 ft	Low	±0	155 mi
Chattahoochee River near FairburnRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	0.41 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	142 mi
Chattahoochee River above Bear Creek, near RicoRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	0.61 ft	Very low	−0.10 ft	139 mi
Chattahoochee River near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	2.83 ft	Low	−0.13 ft	128 mi
Chattahoochee River at GA 100, at FranklinRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	8.01 ft	Low	±0	114 mi
Chattahoochee River below West Point DamRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	557.96 ft	Low	±0	90 mi
Chattahoochee River at West PointRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	4.54 ft	High	−0.35 ft	87 mi
Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at ColumbusRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	18.67 ft	Normal	+1.99 ft	59 mi
Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near OmahaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	186.98 ft	Normal	−0.26 ft	36 mi
Chattahoochee River at Coast Guard Dock at EufaulaLake, Chattahoochee River	187.34 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	20 mi
Chattahoochee River near ColumbiaLake, Chattahoochee River	102.14 ft	Low	−0.43 ft	25 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort GainesReservoir, Walter F. George Reservoir	187.33 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	0.0 mi
Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam near Fort GainesRiver gauge, Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam	104.08 ft	Normal	+2.34 ft	0.4 mi
Pataula Creek near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Pataula Creek	2.68 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Pachitla Creek near EdisonRiver gauge, Pachitla Creek	2.44 ft	Low	±0	23 mi
Ichawaynochaway Creek at GA 37, near MorganRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek	6.98 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	29 mi
South Fork Cowikee Creek near BatesvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Cowikee Creek	4.76 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	30 mi
Sawhatchee Creek at Cedar SpringsRiver gauge, Sawhatchee Creek	2.77 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	31 mi
Ichawaynochaway Creek at MilfordRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek	1.11 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines higher than last year?

Yes, it is 2.70 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 102.56 ft.

What is flood stage for the Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines?

The official flood stage is 134.00 ft. The level is currently 28.74 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 102.72 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 102.19 ft and 105.62 ft, based on 19 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 Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT, the water level was 105.26 ft. Up 2.81 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines rising or falling?

Up 2.81 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.71 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort Gaines normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 19 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:02343241 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.62511, -85.06419 (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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	105.26 ft	2026-10-21 03:15	Provisional

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