Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel water level

Name: Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Coosawattee River, Georgia, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

3.74ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT (55 min ago)

Flow: 315 cfs

History

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:32 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

At 3.74 ft, the Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel is far below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.70 ft below the median of 4.44 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. It is 21.26 ft below the flood stage of 25.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.97 ft (−0.23 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 02:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.67 ft and 6.01 ft.

Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.44 ft0.70 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.78 ft – 6.70 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.97 ft−0.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.67 ft – 6.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.64 ft – 13.70 ft
Highest on record: 34.20 ftMarch 30, 1951
Forecast peak: 3.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 02:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 25.00 ft, still 21.26 ft away.

What happens at each level

39.00 ft: Record flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding upstream and downstream from Owens Gin Road. The flood waters will be 9 to 11 feet deep over portions of the farmland. The water level will be hitting the bridge and county officials will have it closed. Portions of Owens Gin Road and Pine Chapel Road will be under 5 to 7 feet of water. A few farm buildings will be flooded on the left bank 4 to 6 feet deep. A few houses just south of the bridge will be flooded 1 to 4 feet deep.
37.00 ft: Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding of farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from Owens Gin Road. The flood waters will be 7 to 9 feet deep in some locations. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. Portions of Owens Gin Road and Pine Chapel Road will be under 3 to 5 feet of water. A few farm buildings will be flooded on the left bank 2 to 4 feet deep. A house or two just south of the bridge will be flooded 1 to 2 feet deep.
35.00 ft: Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding of woodlands...farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from the gauge at Owens Gin Road. The flood waters will be 5 to 7 feet deep in some locations. Portions of Owens Gin Road and Pine Chapel Road will be under 1 to 3 feet of water. A few farm buildings will be flooded on the left bank one to two feet deep. A house or two just south of the bridge will begin to flood.
34.00 ft: Near record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding of woodlands...farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from the gauge at Owens Gin Road. The flood waters will be several feet deep in some locations. Portions of Owens Gin Road and Pine Chapel Road will be under a foot or two of water. A few farm buildings on the left bank will be flooded one foot deep. Flood waters will approach the foundation of a house just south of the bridge.
33.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding of woodlands...farmland and pasture occurs upstream and downstream from the gauge at Owens Gin Road. The flood waters will be several feet deep in some locations. Low lying portions of Owens Gin Road and Pine Chapel Road will begin to flood. A few farm buildings will begin to flood on the left bank. A portion of the Fields Ferry Golf Course on the north end will be under a few feet of water.
31.00 ft: Minor flooding expands much further into woodlands...farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Owens Gin Road. The flood waters will be 3 to 5 feet deep in some locations. A portion of the Fields Ferry Golf Course on the north end will be under a foot or two of water.
29.00 ft: Minor flooding expands further into woodlands...farmland and pasture upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Owens Gin Road. The flood waters will be a few feet deep in some locations. A portion of the Fields Ferry Golf Course on the north end will begin to flood.
27.00 ft: Minor flooding continues upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Owens Gin Road. This will mainly affect woodlands...farmland and pasture along the river. The flood waters will be a foot or two deep.
25.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of the natural flood plain begins upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Owens Gin Road. This will mainly affect woodlands...farmland and pasture along the river.
22.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Owens Gin Road.
3.74 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	34.20 ft	March 30, 1951
2	33.30 ft	January 17, 1954
3	32.70 ft	February 11, 1946
4	31.90 ft	March 26, 1964
5	31.80 ft	January 21, 1947
6	31.70 ft	December 13, 1961
7	31.60 ft	November 29, 1948
8	31.40 ft	March 14, 1950
9	31.00 ft	April 6, 1957
10	30.70 ft	December 30, 1942

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 69° 40° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 70° 39° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 74° 44° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 76° 47° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 74° 46° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 77° 46° – Wind 4 mph

24 Sat 74° 48° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Coosawattee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Coosawattee River near EllijayRiver gauge, Coosawattee River	1.39 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi
Coosawattee River at CartersRiver gauge, Coosawattee River	3.94 ft	Low	±0	8 mi
Coosawattee River at Pine ChapelRiver gauge, Coosawattee River	0.85 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	1.8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oostanaula River at ResacaRiver gauge, Oostanaula River	1.64 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	6 mi
Conasauga River at Sloan Bridge, below DaltonRiver gauge, Conasauga River	−0.55 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	7 mi
Oostanaula River at CalhounRiver gauge, Oostanaula River	2.48 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	8 mi
Conasauga River at TiltonRiver gauge, Conasauga River	2.33 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	9 mi
Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at CalhounRiver gauge, Oothkalooga Creek	7.73 ft	Very high	±0	9 mi
Carters Lake Tailrace near CartersRiver gauge, Carters Lake Tailrace	690.21 ft	High	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Holly Creek near ChatsworthRiver gauge, Holly Creek	0.95 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	11 mi
Coahulla Creek at Keiths Mill Road, near DaltonRiver gauge, Coahulla Creek	7.37 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel compare with last year?

It is 0.23 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.97 ft.

What is flood stage for the Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel?

The official flood stage is 25.00 ft. The level is currently 21.26 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.44 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.78 ft and 6.70 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 Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.74 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.28 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Coosawattee River near Pine Chapel 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:02383500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.56417, -84.83306 (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	3.74 ft	2026-10-19 17:00	Provisional
Flow	315 cfs	2026-10-19 17:00	Provisional

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