Chattahoochee River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Chattahoochee River is flowing at 2,060 cfs near Norcross, GA — 89% of normal for the date and up 43% in 24 hours. 13 of 14 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 44 to 2,060 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Chattahoochee River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Norcross, the Chattahoochee River is running 2,060 cfs — 89% of normal, up 43% since yesterday. Along the river, 8 of 13 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 87% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Norcross (+43%); dropping at Roswell (-25%).
Paddlers: 0 of 4 runs on the Chattahoochee River with a live range are in range, 4 too low.
How the Chattahoochee River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Helen1,423 ft 44 cfs87%
- Leaf1,221 ft 95 cfs69%
- Cornelia1,130 ft 193 cfs69%
- Buford Dam910 ft 598 cfs96%
- Norcross881 ft 2,060 cfs89%
- Roswell860 ft 1,350 cfs84%
- Morgan Falls Dam798 ft 1,070 cfs97%
- Atlanta753 ft 1,130 cfs97%
- Ga 280744 ft 1,160 cfs94%
- Fairburn718 ft 1,210 cfs78%
- Whitesburg687 ft 1,140 cfs80%
- US 27636 ft 1,400 cfs87%
- West Point561 ft 826 cfs92%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Chattahoochee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (87%).
Chattahoochee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chattahoochee River At Helen GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02330450 |
44 cfs | 87% | -2% | 0.40 ft | 5.6 ft below | 1,423 ft |
|
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02331000 |
95 cfs | 69% | -2% | 1.34 ft | · | 1,221 ft |
|
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02331600 |
193 cfs | 69% | -1% | 0.06 ft | 13.9 ft below | 1,130 ft |
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Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02334430 |
598 cfs | 96% | -1% | -0.58 ft | · | 910 ft |
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Chattahoochee River Near Norcross GA
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 02335000 |
2,060 cfs | 89% | +43% | 3.79 ft | 8.2 ft below | 881 ft |
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Chattahoochee River Above Roswell GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02335450 |
1,350 cfs | 84% | -25% | 3.50 ft | 5.5 ft below | 860 ft |
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Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02335815 |
1,070 cfs | 97% | 0% | 811.17 ft | 9.8 ft below | 798 ft |
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Chattahoochee River At Atlanta GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02336000 |
1,130 cfs | 97% | +4% | 2.97 ft | 11.0 ft below | 753 ft |
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Chattahoochee River At Ga 280 GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02336490 |
1,160 cfs | 94% | +3% | 4.12 ft | 19.9 ft below | 744 ft |
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Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn GA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 02337170 |
1,210 cfs | 78% | -5% | 0.30 ft | 19.7 ft below | 718 ft |
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Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg GA
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 02338000 |
1,140 cfs | 80% | -9% | 2.76 ft | 14.2 ft below | 687 ft |
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Chattahoochee River At US 27 GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02338500 |
1,400 cfs | 87% | +1% | 7.94 ft | 15.1 ft below | 636 ft |
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Chattahoochee River At West Point GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02339500 |
826 cfs | 92% | 0% | 2.28 ft | 14.7 ft below | 561 ft |
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Chattahoochee River At US 280 GA
Last reported Jun 30 · USGS 02341505 |
1,990 cfs | · | · | 0.17 ft | · | 200 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Chattahoochee River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Trail Wilderness Boundry To Old Turnpike Crossing Near Vandiver Branch Gauge: Helen |
Too low | 44 cfs | 400–4,000 cfs | II–III |
| Martin Branch Bridge To Robertsontown Bridge On Ga Highway 356 Gauge: Helen |
Too low | 44 cfs | 100–2,500 cfs | II–III |
| Old Turnpike Crossing To Martin Branch Bridge Gauge: Helen |
Too low | 44 cfs | 400–4,000 cfs | II–III |
| Source Near Chattahoochee Gap To Mark Trail Wilderness Boundary Gauge: Helen |
Too low | 44 cfs | 400–4,000 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Chattahoochee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Chattahoochee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Chattahoochee River
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.
Fishing near the Chattahoochee River
About the Chattahoochee River
How is the Chattahoochee River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Chattahoochee River is flowing at 2,060 cfs near Norcross, GA, about 89% of normal for the date. Across its 14 USGS gauges, current flows range from 44 to 2,060 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chattahoochee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chattahoochee River is at 87% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Chattahoochee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Helen (6.0 ft), Cornelia (14.0 ft), Norcross (12.0 ft), Roswell (9.0 ft), Morgan Falls Dam (821.0 ft), Atlanta (14.0 ft), Ga 280 (24.0 ft), Fairburn (20.0 ft), Whitesburg (17.0 ft), US 27 (23.0 ft), West Point (17.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Chattahoochee River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.