Chattahoochee River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Chattahoochee River Levels

April 18 2024

50,850 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+3888.0 cfs (+17.88%) since yesterday
65.99% of normal Low

Total streamflow across the Chattahoochee River was last observed at 25,637 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 50,850 acre-ft of water today; about 66% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 38,850 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 Near Norcross reporting a streamflow rate of 3,770 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam with a gauge stage of 811.31 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.

Last Updated 2024-04-18
Streamflow 25,637.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 65.99%
Maximum 185,045.0 cfs
2018-12-29

About the 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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Chattahoochee River At Helen
USGS 02330450
177 cfs 1.17 ft -4.84
Chattahoochee River Near Leaf
USGS 02331000
476 cfs 2.37 ft 2.37
Chattahoochee River Near Cornelia
USGS 02331600
780 cfs 1.42 ft 1.04
Chattahoochee River At Buford Dam
USGS 02334430
644 cfs 2.98 ft 1.26
Chattahoochee River Near Norcross
USGS 02335000
3770 cfs 5.58 ft -10.66
Chattahoochee River Above Roswell
USGS 02335450
3750 cfs 5.27 ft 63.04
Chattahoochee River Below Morgan Falls Dam
USGS 02335815
1150 cfs 811.31 ft -11.54
Chattahoochee River At Atlanta
USGS 02336000
1830 cfs 3.71 ft 25.34
Chattahoochee River At Ga 280
USGS 02336490
2100 cfs 6.25 ft 35.48
Chattahoochee River Near Fairburn
USGS 02337170
3740 cfs 3.21 ft 80.68
Chattahoochee River Near Whitesburg
USGS 02338000
2980 cfs 4.51 ft 22.13
Chattahoochee River At Us 27
USGS 02338500
2720 cfs 10.11 ft -5.23
Chattahoochee River At West Point
USGS 02339500
1520 cfs 2.73 ft 2.7
Chattahoochee River At Us 280
USGS 02341505
1990 cfs 0.17 ft

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Chattahoochee River Maximum Total Discharge

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Chattahoochee River Year Over Year Discharge


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