CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 6, 2025
32.00, -85.15


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Chattahoochee River was last observed at 14,775 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 29,306 acre-ft of water today; about 42% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 35,123 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-12-29 when daily discharge volume was observed at 185,045 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Chattahoochee River At Us 27 reporting a streamflow rate of 2,600 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam with a gauge stage of 811.02 ft. This river is monitored from 14 different streamgauging stations along the Chattahoochee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,423 ft, the Chattahoochee River At Helen.

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 2025-02-06
Discharge Volume 29,306 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 14,775.1 cfs
+507.0 cfs (+3.55%)
Percent of Normal 42.07%
Maximum 185,045.0 cfs
2018-12-29
Seasonal Avg 35,123 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Chattahoochee River At Helen
USGS 02330450
90 cfs 0.77 ft 0
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
USGS 02331000
247 cfs 1.88 ft 1.65
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
USGS 02331600
470 cfs 0.91 ft 1.08
Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam
USGS 02334430
636 cfs 2.23 ft 0
Chattahoochee River Near Norcross
USGS 02335000
793 cfs 1.87 ft -9.27
Chattahoochee River Above Roswell
USGS 02335450
856 cfs 3.04 ft -15.25
Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam
USGS 02335815
984 cfs 811.02 ft -33.51
Chattahoochee River At Atlanta
USGS 02336000
1520 cfs 3.46 ft 34.51
Chattahoochee River At Ga 280
USGS 02336490
1480 cfs 5.01 ft 21.31
Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn
USGS 02337170
1900 cfs 1.22 ft 16.56
Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg
USGS 02338000
2280 cfs 4.02 ft 17.53
Chattahoochee River At Us 27
USGS 02338500
2600 cfs 8.77 ft 2.36
Chattahoochee River At West Point
USGS 02339500
919 cfs 2.5 ft -9.01
Chattahoochee River At Us 280
USGS 02341505
1990 cfs 0.17 ft
History of the River

The Chattahoochee River forms the southern half of the Alabama and Georgia border, as well as a portion of the Florida - Georgia border. It is a tributary of the Apalachicola River, a relatively short river formed by the confluence of the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers and emptying from Florida into Apalachicola Bay in the Gulf of Mexico. The Chattahoochee River is about 430 miles (690 km) long. The Chattahoochee, Flint, and Apalachicola rivers together make up the Apalachicola–Chattahoochee–Flint River Basin (ACF River Basin). The Chattahoochee makes up the largest part of the ACF's drainage basin.

       

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