Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls water level

Name: Tallulah River at Terrora Pwrhse, near Tallulah Falls water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tallulah River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT (57 min ago)

Flow: 34.2 cfs
Water temperature: 58 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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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 mid-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 58 °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.

20 Tue 73° 48° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 72° 49° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 74° 53° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 68° 48° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 67° 45° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 66° 44° – Wind 9 mph

26 Mon 69° 45° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 74%

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	0.34 ft	Normal	±0	2.5 mi
Chattooga River near ClaytonRiver gauge, Chattooga River	1.16 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Soque River at GA 197, near ClarkesvilleRiver gauge, Soque River	3.48 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	12 mi
Chattahoochee River near LeafRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	1.37 ft	Low	±0	18 mi
Chattahoochee River at HelenRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	0.40 ft	Low	±0	19 mi
Chattahoochee River near CorneliaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	0.12 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Hiwassee River at Riverside Drain, near HiawasseeRiver gauge, Hiwassee River	2.42 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	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 mid-October?

The median for mid-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 20, 2026, 11:30 PM 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 mid-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

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.89 ft	2026-10-21 03:30	Provisional
Flow	34.2 cfs	2026-10-21 03:30	Provisional
Water temperature	58 °F	2026-10-21 03:30	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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