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SwedenNottely River near Blairsville water level
River gauge, Nottely River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 55.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Nottely River near Blairsville is at 1.59 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.73 ft, based on 18 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.13 ft below typical. It is 11.41 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.54 ft, a difference of +0.05 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.54 ft and 2.05 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.73 ft0.13 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.36 ft – 2.06 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.54 ft+0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.54 ft – 2.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.51 ft – 5.46 ft
- Highest on record
- 19.04 ftAugust 23, 1967
Floating and fishing near Nottely River near Blairsville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 11.41 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Owltown Road. The recreational parks near the river should be closed due to flooding.
- 13.00 ft
- Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Owltown Road. Evacuations will be needed in any recreational parks near the river.
- 11.00 ft
- Bankfull conditions continue upstream and downstream from the gage on Owltown Road. Some flooding of low lying areas in recreational parks will occur.
- 10.00 ft
- Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Owltown Road.
- 1.59 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.04 ft | August 23, 1967 |
| 2 | 15.63 ft | December 24, 2015 |
| 3 | 14.88 ft | March 26, 2021 |
| 4 | 14.78 ft | March 11, 1952 |
| 5 | 14.68 ft | October 29, 2020 |
| 6 | 14.28 ft | October 4, 1964 |
| 7 | 14.04 ft | May 28, 1973 |
| 8 | 13.92 ft | January 30, 2013 |
| 9 | 13.13 ft | March 3, 1979 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee River at Riverside Drain, near HiawasseeRiver gauge, Hiwassee River | 2.42 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at HelenRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 0.40 ft | Low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Toccoa River near DialRiver gauge, Toccoa River | 0.94 ft | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Valley River at TomotlaRiver gauge, Valley River | 1.76 ft | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Chestatee River near DahlonegaRiver gauge, Chestatee River | 0.71 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Tallulah River near ClaytonRiver gauge, Tallulah River | 1.78 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| Chattahoochee River near LeafRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 1.37 ft | Low | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Nantahala River near Rainbow SpringsRiver gauge, Nantahala River | 0.94 ft | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Nottely River near Blairsville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.05 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.54 ft.
What is flood stage for the Nottely River near Blairsville?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 11.41 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Nottely River near Blairsville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.73 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.36 ft and 2.06 ft, based on 18 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 Nottely River near Blairsville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Nottely River near Blairsville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Nottely River near Blairsville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 18 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:03550500(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.84194, -83.93583(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 | 1.59 ft | 2026-10-20 07:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 55.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 07:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Nottely River near Blairsville (usgs:03550500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/nottely-river-near-blairsville
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