Chattooga River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Chattooga River is flowing at 153 cfs near Clayton, SC — 57% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 61 to 153 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Chattooga 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 Clayton, the Chattooga River is running 153 cfs — 57% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 57% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 13 runs on the Chattooga River with a live range are in range, 13 too low.
How the Chattooga 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
- Clayton1,165 ft 153 cfs57%
- Summerville679 ft 61 cfs57%
- Gaylesville Al592 ft 102 cfs56%
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 Chattooga River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (57%).
Chattooga River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chattooga River Near Clayton SC
Oct 9, 3:00 AM · USGS 02177000 |
153 cfs | 57% | -2% | 1.08 ft | 13.9 ft below | 1,165 ft |
|
Chattooga River At Summerville GA
Oct 9, 3:45 AM · USGS 02398000 |
61 cfs | 57% | -4% | 1.88 ft | 12.1 ft below | 679 ft |
|
Chattooga River Above Gaylesville Al AL
Oct 9, 1:30 AM · USGS 02398300 |
102 cfs | 56% | -4% | 3.73 ft | · | 592 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 Chattooga River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Dams & reservoirs on the Chattooga River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Chattooga River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Chattooga River
The Chattooga River is a 57-mile-long river that flows through Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. It is known for its whitewater rapids and scenic beauty, as well as its role in several movies, including "Deliverance." The river is fed by numerous small streams and is regulated by several reservoirs and dams, including the Tugalo Dam, which creates Lake Tugalo, and the Chattooga Dam, which creates Lake Chattooga. These reservoirs are used for hydropower, flood control, and recreation. The Chattooga River is also used for fishing, swimming, and other recreational activities, and it provides water for irrigation and other agricultural uses. The river has a rich history, dating back to the Native American tribes who once lived along its banks, and it has been designated a National Wild and Scenic River for its unique natural and cultural features.
Fishing near the Chattooga River
About the Chattooga River
How is the Chattooga River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Chattooga River is flowing at 153 cfs near Clayton, SC, about 57% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 61 to 153 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chattooga River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chattooga River is at 57% 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 Chattooga River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Clayton (15.0 ft), Summerville (14.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Chattooga 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.