Cartecay River Near Ellijay, Ga. Realtime Data
CARTECAY RIVER NEAR ELLIJAY, GA.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
171
Discharge (cfs)
1.6
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 02379500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 133 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.57 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 146 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including Mountaintown Creek and Little Mountaintown Creek, and there are no dams on the river. Seasonal trends show that flow is typically higher in the spring due to snowmelt and rain, while flow decreases in the fall and winter. Interestingly, the river is known for its whitewater rapids, making it a popular spot for kayaking and tubing. Overall, the Cartecay River is a dynamic and exciting hydrological feature in the Ellijay area.
July 17, 2026
| Elevation | 1,262.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.57 ft |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 133.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 80% |
| Year Over Year Average | 216 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,000 cfs |
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