River levels

Chattahoochee River

Surface Flows • Hydrology • Weather

Chattahoochee River Levels

June 7 2023

60,567 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

+2222.0 cfs (+7.85%) since yesterday
90.56% of Normal • 14 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Chattahoochee River was last observed at 30536 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 60567 acre-ft of water today; about 91% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 33719 cfs, with recent peaks last observed at 185,045 cfs on 2018-12-29.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Chattahoochee River Above Roswell reporting a streamflow rate of 5,620 cfs. However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam with a gage stage of 813.09 ft. This river is monitored from 14 different streamgauging stations along the Chattahoochee River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 1,423 ft, the Chattahoochee River At Helen.

River Summary: The Chattahoochee River is 430 miles long and runs from its headwaters in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia to its confluence with the Flint River in Florida where it becomes the Apalachicola River. It has played a significant role in the history of the area, serving as a major transportation route during the Civil War and as a source of water for agriculture and industry. The river is also a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Several dams and reservoirs have been built along the river, including the Buford Dam which created Lake Lanier, a popular recreational spot for boating and fishing. The river's hydrology has been impacted by urbanization and agriculture, leading to water quality concerns and disputes over water usage.

Last Updated	2023-06-07
Streamflow	30,536.0 cfs
Percent Normal	90.56%
Maximum	185,045.0 cfs 2018-12-29

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Area Surface Flows

Streamgauge	Streamflow	River Stage	24hr Change (%)
Chattahoochee River At Helen USGS 02330450	102 cfs	0.86 ft	-7.27
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf USGS 02331000	268 cfs	1.94 ft	-3.94
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia USGS 02331600	510 cfs	1.06 ft	-12.07
Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam USGS 02334430	668 cfs	3.16 ft	0
Chattahoochee River Near Norcross USGS 02335000	4080 cfs	5.92 ft	-0.73
Chattahoochee River Above Roswell USGS 02335450	5620 cfs	6.29 ft	2.55
Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam USGS 02335815	3360 cfs	813.09 ft	23.99
Chattahoochee River At Atlanta USGS 02336000	2640 cfs	4.38 ft	-3.65
Chattahoochee River At Ga 280 USGS 02336490	2610 cfs	6.65 ft	-2.97
Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn USGS 02337170	3070 cfs	2.49 ft	4.42
Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg USGS 02338000	3690 cfs	5.15 ft	52.48
Chattahoochee River At Us 27 USGS 02338500	3110 cfs	10.76 ft	12.27
Chattahoochee River At West Point USGS 02339500	808 cfs	2.51 ft	-1.1
Chattahoochee River At Us 280 USGS 02341505	1990 cfs	0.17 ft