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Chattahoochee River near Columbia water level

Lake, Chattahoochee River, Georgia, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Surface elevation

102.13ft Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours

Water level
76.68 ft
Flow
1,130 cfs
102.3 102.5

History

101102ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20101102ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
102.0102.5ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 20102.0102.5ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
102.0102.5103.0ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026102.0102.5103.0ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
105110ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026105110ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
105110ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026105110ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Chattahoochee River near Columbia is far below normal for mid-October, with the lake level at 102.13 ft.

The median for mid-October is 102.37 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.24 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 102.39 ft, a difference of −0.26 ft.

It has risen 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 101.07 ft and 102.80 ft.

Lakes and reservoirs often sit lower in fall after a summer of evaporation and use, and recover with winter rain and spring snowmelt.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
102.37 ft0.24 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
102.15 ft – 102.56 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
102.39 ft−0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
101.07 ft – 102.80 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
101.76 ft – 102.96 ft

On the water at Chattahoochee River near Columbia

A receding shoreline opens up beaches but also uncovers hazards: stumps, rocks and soft mud that are usually well under water.

Wear a life jacket on the water. Most boating deaths involve people who were not wearing one.

What happens at each level

130.00 ft
Georgia State Highway 62 will begin to flood.
125.00 ft
The railroad tracks between Columbia Alabama and the Railroad Bridge will flood.
124.00 ft
The railroad at the Georgia Pacific Plant will begin to flood. Residences along the river at Columbia, Gordon, and the Confederate Naval Yard will experience significant flooding.
122.00 ft
In Houston County, many structures near the river in Columbia and Gordon will have water up to 4 feet deep inside.
120.00 ft
Water will impact numerous structures along the Alabama side of the river in Columbia along River Road and Gordon on Boat Landing Road. Homes not flooded in Gordon will be completely isolated by flood waters. In Jackson County, water will be several feet deep around structures on Old Dothan Road.
119.50 ft
In Houston County, significant flood impacts occur at the Lizard Landing Camp. Access is only possible by boat at or above this level.
119.00 ft
Roads near Georgia Pacific Plant will be flooded.
118.00 ft
The State Docks at Columbia in Houston County will flood. There will be significant erosion along the river banks. In 1978, this resulted in caving in of the banks with some damage to walls and outbuildings. Access to the Lizard Landing Camp Clubhouse in Houston County is restricted.
117.00 ft
Water will enter residences on Old Dothan Road in Jackson County.
116.00 ft
In Houston County, water will begin to surround residences on River Road in Columbia and on Boat Landing Road in Gordon. Access to these areas becomes severely restricted at this level.
115.00 ft
In Houston County, campsites and the fish shack at Lizard Landing Camp begin to flood.
114.00 ft
Water will reach the top of the lock walls and the Columbia Lock and Dam will be evacuated. In Jackson County, water will begin to surround structures on Old Dothan Road south of Parramore Road.
102.13 ft
Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 73° 51° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 74° 43° – Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 76° 46° – Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 76° 55° – Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 77° 56° – Wind 10 mph
24 Sat 74° 55° – Wind 16 mph
25 Sun 74° 56° – Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 07:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min First quarter 66%

Map

Other gauges on the Chattahoochee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Chattahoochee River near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 2.96 ft Low +0.02 ft 154 mi
Chattahoochee River at GA 100, at FranklinRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 8.02 ft Low +0.03 ft 139 mi
Chattahoochee River below West Point DamRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 557.96 ft Low ±0 115 mi
Chattahoochee River at West PointRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 2.34 ft Low +0.07 ft 113 mi
Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at ColumbusRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 16.52 ft Very low +0.02 ft 84 mi
Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near OmahaRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 187.16 ft Normal −0.02 ft 61 mi
Chattahoochee River at Coast Guard Dock at EufaulaLake, Chattahoochee River 187.53 ft Normal −0.05 ft 45 mi
Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort GainesRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 102.12 ft Low +0.46 ft 25 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sawhatchee Creek at Cedar SpringsRiver gauge, Sawhatchee Creek 2.78 ft Normal −0.03 ft 7 mi
Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near ColquittRiver gauge, Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 4.29 ft High −0.24 ft 22 mi
Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam near Fort GainesRiver gauge, Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam 102.08 ft Very low +0.37 ft 25 mi
Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort GainesReservoir, Walter F. George Reservoir 187.50 ft Normal −0.04 ft 25 mi
Spring Creek near Iron CityRiver gauge, Spring Creek 4.18 ft High −0.37 ft 27 mi
Choctawhatchee River near NewtonRiver gauge, Choctawhatchee River 3.90 ft Normal −0.06 ft 30 mi
Jackson Blue Spring near MariannaRiver gauge, Jackson Blue Spring 76.81 ft High +0.01 ft 32 mi
Pachitla Creek near EdisonRiver gauge, Pachitla Creek 2.44 ft Low −0.05 ft 33 mi

Questions and answers

Is Chattahoochee River near Columbia higher than last year?

No, it is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 102.39 ft.

What is a normal level for Chattahoochee River near Columbia in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 102.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 102.15 ft and 102.56 ft, based on 7 years of records.

Is Chattahoochee River near Columbia really 102.13 ft deep?

No. 102.13 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.

What is the water level of Chattahoochee River near Columbia today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT, the surface elevation was 102.13 ft. Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Chattahoochee River near Columbia rising or falling?

Up 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.37 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Chattahoochee River near Columbia normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 7 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:02343801 (Agency page)
Coordinates
31.25925, -85.11106 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
local
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
Surface elevation 102.13 ft 2026-10-20 06:45 Provisional
Water level 76.68 ft 2026-10-20 06:45 Provisional
Flow 1,130 cfs 2026-10-20 06:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chattahoochee River near Columbia (usgs:02343801). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/chattahoochee-river-near-columbia

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