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Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha water level

River gauge, Chattahoochee River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

187.24ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
3,930 cfs
185 188

History

186188ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20186188ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
186188190ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20186188190ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
186188190ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026186188190ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
186188190ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026186188190ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha is at 187.24 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 187.73 ft, based on 16 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.48 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 189.21 ft, a difference of −1.97 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 187.06 ft and 189.24 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
187.73 ft0.48 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
185.27 ft – 189.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Same day last year
189.21 ft−1.97 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
187.06 ft – 189.24 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
187.20 ft – 190.14 ft

Floating and fishing near Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 07:03 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Chattahoochee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Chattahoochee River at AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 2.95 ft Low −0.09 ft 124 mi
Chattahoochee River at GA 280, near AtlantaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 4.24 ft Low −0.13 ft 120 mi
Chattahoochee River near FairburnRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 0.31 ft Low −0.09 ft 107 mi
Chattahoochee River above Bear Creek, near RicoRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 0.54 ft Very low −0.14 ft 103 mi
Chattahoochee River near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 2.93 ft Low −0.07 ft 93 mi
Chattahoochee River at GA 100, at FranklinRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 7.99 ft Low +0.01 ft 79 mi
Chattahoochee River below West Point DamRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 557.96 ft Low ±0 54 mi
Chattahoochee River at West PointRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 2.27 ft Low ±0 52 mi
Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at ColumbusRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 16.48 ft Very low −0.56 ft 23 mi
Chattahoochee River at Coast Guard Dock at EufaulaLake, Chattahoochee River 187.55 ft Normal −0.04 ft 17 mi
Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort GainesRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 104.80 ft High +1.51 ft 36 mi
Chattahoochee River near ColumbiaLake, Chattahoochee River 101.78 ft Very low +0.02 ft 61 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Hannahatchee Creek at Union Road, at UnionRiver gauge, Hannahatchee Creek 1.32 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 8 mi
Uchee Creek near Fort MitchellRiver gauge, Uchee Creek 0.59 ft Normal −0.04 ft 12 mi
South Fork Cowikee Creek near BatesvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Cowikee Creek 4.77 ft Very high −0.04 ft 17 mi
Pataula Creek near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Pataula Creek 2.68 ft Normal −0.01 ft 23 mi
Upatoi Creek near ColumbusRiver gauge, Upatoi Creek 3.89 ft Normal ±0 23 mi
Kinchafoonee Creek at PrestonRiver gauge, Kinchafoonee Creek 1.34 ft Low −0.05 ft 30 mi
Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort GainesReservoir, Walter F. George Reservoir 187.46 ft Normal −0.07 ft 36 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha higher than last year?

No, it is 1.97 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 189.21 ft.

What is a normal level for the Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 187.73 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 185.27 ft and 189.37 ft, based on 16 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 at Spur 39, near Omaha today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 PM EDT, the water level was 187.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 1.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 16 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:02342881 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.14067, -85.04939 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 187.24 ft 2026-10-20 22:30 Provisional
Flow 3,930 cfs 2026-10-20 22:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha (usgs:02342881). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/chattahoochee-river-at-spur-39-near-omaha

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