Chestatee River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Chestatee River is flowing at 69 cfs near Dahlonega, GA — 63% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Chestatee 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 Dahlonega, the Chestatee River is running 69 cfs — 63% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 63% of normal).
How the Chestatee 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
- Dahlonega1,183 ft 69 cfs63%
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 Chestatee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (63%).
Chestatee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chestatee River Near Dahlonega GA
Oct 3, 3:45 AM · USGS 02333500 |
69 cfs | 63% | -5% | 0.67 ft | 18.3 ft below | 1,183 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.
Chestatee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Chestatee River
The Chestatee River is a tributary of the Chattahoochee River in north-central Georgia. Its length is approximately 46 miles, and it flows through Lumpkin, Dawson, and Hall counties. The hydrology of the river is characterized by seasonal flow patterns due to the area's humid subtropical climate. The river is impounded by two dams: the Lake Sidney Lanier Dam and the Lake Zwerner Dam. The Chestatee River is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. The river has also been used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering. The Chestatee River played an important role in the history of the area, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. Today, it is a valuable natural resource for both local residents and visitors.
Fishing near the Chestatee River
About the Chestatee River
How is the Chestatee River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Chestatee River is flowing at 69 cfs near Dahlonega, GA, about 63% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Chestatee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Chestatee River is at 63% 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 Chestatee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Dahlonega (19.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.