Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun water level

Name: Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Oothkalooga Creek, Georgia, United States

Directions

Very high for late October

Water level

7.75ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 9.9 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun is well above normal at 7.75 ft.

The median for late October is 7.10 ft, based on 21 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.65 ft above typical. It is 10.25 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 7.07 ft, a difference of +0.68 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.71 ft and 8.75 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 7.10 ft0.65 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 6.98 ft – 7.32 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
Same day last year: 7.07 ft+0.68 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 7.71 ft – 8.75 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.98 ft – 10.47 ft
Highest on record: 20.21 ftDecember 29, 2015

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

26.00 ft: Major flooding begins. The water level begins to work its way into the Mohawk Home Industries buildings.
22.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. The water level reaches the Mohawk Homes Industries buildings and completely floods their parking lot. The pastureland downstream on the left bank floods completely.
18.00 ft: Minor flooding of the natural flood plain begins. The parking lot of the Mohawk Home Industries complex begins to flood. Athletic fields at the recreation center upstream on the right bank become flooded.
15.00 ft: Bankfull is reached upstream and downstream from the river gauge at GA Hwy. 53 Spur.
7.75 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.21 ft	December 29, 2015
2	19.12 ft	February 23, 2019
3	18.81 ft	March 26, 2021
4	18.65 ft	May 19, 2018
5	18.40 ft	January 7, 2009
6	18.40 ft	March 28, 2021
7	16.43 ft	May 20, 2013
8	15.41 ft	March 10, 2011
9	15.21 ft	April 8, 2014
10	15.11 ft	November 11, 2009

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 75° 41° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 76° 44° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 75° 47° – Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 73° 47° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 72° 46° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 73° 45° – Wind 5 mph

27 Tue 72° 49° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Oostanaula River at CalhounRiver gauge, Oostanaula River	2.47 ft	Low	±0	1.8 mi
Oostanaula River at ResacaRiver gauge, Oostanaula River	1.59 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	5.9 mi
Coosawattee River at Pine ChapelRiver gauge, Coosawattee River	0.77 ft	Very low	−0.10 ft	8 mi
Coosawattee River near Pine ChapelRiver gauge, Coosawattee River	3.75 ft	Low	−0.09 ft	9 mi
Conasauga River at Sloan Bridge, below DaltonRiver gauge, Conasauga River	−0.58 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Conasauga River at TiltonRiver gauge, Conasauga River	2.29 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	12 mi
Armuchee Creek at Old Dalton Road, near RomeRiver gauge, Armuchee Creek	3.74 ft	Very low	±0	14 mi
Oostanaula River near RomeRiver gauge, Oostanaula River	3.82 ft	Low	−0.55 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

Is Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.68 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.07 ft.

What is flood stage for Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 10.25 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun in late October?

The median for late October is 7.10 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.98 ft and 7.32 ft, based on 21 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 Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 7.75 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur, at Calhoun normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 21 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:02387600 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.49486, -84.96542 (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	7.75 ft	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional
Flow	9.9 cfs	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional

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