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SwedenChattahoochee River near Cornelia water level
River gauge, Chattahoochee River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 208 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Chattahoochee River near Cornelia is running far below normal at 0.13 ft.
That puts it 0.77 ft below the median of 0.90 ft for mid-October, based on 42 years of readings. It is 13.87 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.37 ft (−0.24 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 0.02 ft and 1.50 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 42 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.90 ft0.77 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.32 ft – 1.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (42 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.37 ft−0.24 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.02 ft – 1.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.03 ft – 4.57 ft
- Highest on record
- 20.63 ftOctober 11, 2020
- Lowest on record
- −0.36 ftSeptember 29, 2007
Floating and fishing near Chattahoochee River near Cornelia
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 13.87 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Major Flooding begins upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Significant flooding will be occurring, and ater may be 5 to 7 feet deep along the right bank, and will be 1 to 3 feet deep in the Wildwood Outfitters building.
- 20.00 ft
- Moderate Flooding expands upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Water may be 3 to 5 feet deep along the right bank, and will begin to enter the Wildwood Outfitters building.
- 18.00 ft
- Moderate Flood Stage is reached with additional flooding along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road. Water may be 1 to 3 feet deep on the right bank, near Wildwood Outfitters, and approach the building.
- 14.00 ft
- Flood Stage is reached with minor flooding along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road.
- 11.00 ft
- Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Duncan Bridge Road.
- 0.13 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.63 ft | October 11, 2020 |
| 2 | 20.55 ft | March 12, 1963 |
| 3 | 20.30 ft | May 28, 1973 |
| 4 | 18.83 ft | August 23, 1967 |
| 5 | 17.95 ft | May 29, 1976 |
| 6 | 16.68 ft | January 27, 1996 |
| 7 | 15.53 ft | December 28, 2018 |
| 8 | 14.29 ft | February 6, 2020 |
| 9 | 14.22 ft | January 9, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Chattahoochee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River at HelenRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 0.40 ft | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Chattahoochee River near LeafRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 1.36 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam, near BufordRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | −0.56 ft | Very low | ±0 | 37 mi |
| Chattahoochee River near BufordRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 5.68 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 39 mi |
| Chattahoochee River near NorcrossRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 1.85 ft | Very low | −2.09 ft | 50 mi |
| Chattahoochee River above RoswellRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 2.74 ft | Very low | −1.02 ft | 55 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at Morgan Falls DamReservoir, Chattahoochee River | 864.77 ft | Normal | +0.42 ft | 59 mi |
| Chattahoochee River below Morgan Falls DamRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 811.30 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 59 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at US 41, at AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 4.36 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 66 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 3.04 ft | Low | ±0 | 67 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at GA 280, near AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 4.37 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 70 mi |
| Chattahoochee River near FairburnRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 0.40 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 86 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soque River at GA 197, near ClarkesvilleRiver gauge, Soque River | 3.51 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Chestatee River near DahlonegaRiver gauge, Chestatee River | 0.71 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah FallsRiver gauge, Tallulah River | 1.89 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Tallulah River above Powerhouse, near Tallulah FallsRiver gauge, Tallulah River | 5.17 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Tiger Creek near LakemontRiver gauge, Tiger Creek | 0.34 ft | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Grove Creek at US 441 and GA 15 near CommerceRiver gauge, Grove Creek | 6.59 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 21 mi |
| North Oconee River at Woodbridge Road, near CommerceRiver gauge, North Oconee River | 1.64 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Hiwassee River at Riverside Drain, near HiawasseeRiver gauge, Hiwassee River | 2.41 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Chattahoochee River near Cornelia compare with last year?
It is 0.24 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.37 ft.
What is flood stage for the Chattahoochee River near Cornelia?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 13.87 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Chattahoochee River near Cornelia in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.90 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.32 ft and 1.49 ft, based on 42 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 near Cornelia today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 PM EDT, the water level was 0.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Chattahoochee River near Cornelia rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.70 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Chattahoochee River near Cornelia normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 42 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:02331600(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.54072, -83.62278(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 | 0.13 ft | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 208 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Chattahoochee River near Cornelia (usgs:02331600). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/chattahoochee-river-near-cornelia
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