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SwedenConasauga River at Tilton water level
River gauge, Conasauga River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 120 cfs
History
20252026
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:54 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Conasauga River at Tilton is running far below normal at 2.36 ft.
That puts it 14.43 ft below the median of 16.79 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. It is 15.64 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.24 ft (+0.12 ft).
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.09 ft and 4.01 ft.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 16.79 ft14.43 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 14.72 ft – 19.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.24 ft+0.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.09 ft – 4.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.08 ft – 10.13 ft
- Highest on record
- 34.00 ftApril 1, 1886
- Forecast peak
- 2.40 ftSunday, October 18 at 02:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Conasauga River at Tilton
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 15.64 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding in the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the Bracketts Ridge Road bridge. The flood waters will be near the foundation of an industrial minerals factory near the gage. The water level reaches the floor of the USGS concrete structure gage house on the left bank and downstream from the bridge.
- 28.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the Bracketts Ridge Road bridge. The flood waters will approach an industrial minerals factory near the gage.
- 26.00 ft
- Significant flooding expands much further into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
- 24.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding expands into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
- 21.00 ft
- Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
- 18.00 ft
- Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands...fields and pastures along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
- 15.00 ft
- Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Brackett Ridge Road bridge.
- 2.36 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 14 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.00 ft | April 1, 1886 |
| 2 | 30.20 ft | March 30, 1951 |
| 3 | 29.89 ft | February 17, 1990 |
| 4 | 28.42 ft | March 29, 1994 |
| 5 | 28.13 ft | March 18, 1973 |
| 6 | 27.70 ft | January 21, 1947 |
| 7 | 27.30 ft | February 3, 1957 |
| 8 | 27.30 ft | November 30, 1948 |
| 9 | 27.30 ft | November 30, 1947 |
| 10 | 26.73 ft | March 23, 1980 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Conasauga River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conasauga River at GA 286, near EtonRiver gauge, Conasauga River | 2.31 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Conasauga River at Sloan Bridge, below DaltonRiver gauge, Conasauga River | −0.47 ft | Low | −0.06 ft | 2.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coahulla Creek at Keiths Mill Road, near DaltonRiver gauge, Coahulla Creek | 7.38 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Oostanaula River at ResacaRiver gauge, Oostanaula River | 1.67 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 6 mi |
| Coosawattee River at Pine ChapelRiver gauge, Coosawattee River | 0.84 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Mill Creek at DaltonRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 4.18 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Coosawattee River near Pine ChapelRiver gauge, Coosawattee River | 3.74 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Holly Creek near ChatsworthRiver gauge, Holly Creek | 1.10 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Oostanaula River at CalhounRiver gauge, Oostanaula River | 2.51 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 10 mi |
| Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at CalhounRiver gauge, Oothkalooga Creek | 7.75 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Conasauga River at Tilton compare with last year?
It is 0.12 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.24 ft.
What is flood stage for the Conasauga River at Tilton?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 15.64 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Conasauga River at Tilton in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 16.79 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 14.72 ft and 19.50 ft, based on 31 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 Conasauga River at Tilton today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.36 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Conasauga River at Tilton rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.65 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Conasauga River at Tilton normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 31 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:02387000(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.66692, -84.92792(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 | 2.36 ft | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 120 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Conasauga River at Tilton (usgs:02387000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/conasauga-river-at-tilton
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