Coosawattee River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Coosawattee River is flowing at 1,470 cfs near Pine Chapel, GA — 291% of normal for the date and up 3% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 217 to 1,470 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Coosawattee 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 Pine Chapel, the Coosawattee River is running 1,470 cfs — 291% of normal, up 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 291% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Ellijay (-14%).
Highest against normal: Carters at 306%. Lowest: Ellijay at 107%.
How the Coosawattee 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
- Ellijay1,218 ft 217 cfs107%
- Pine Chapel671 ft 1,470 cfs291%
- Carters660 ft 1,250 cfs306%
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 Coosawattee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (291%).
Coosawattee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Coosawattee River Near Ellijay GA
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 02380500 |
217 cfs | 107% | -14% | 1.54 ft | 6.5 ft below | 1,218 ft |
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Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel GA
Nov 11, 3:00 AM · USGS 02383500 |
1,470 cfs | 291% | +3% | 6.89 ft | 18.1 ft below | 671 ft |
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Coosawattee River At Carters GA
Nov 11, 2:45 AM · USGS 02382500 |
1,250 cfs | 306% | -7% | 5.90 ft | 14.1 ft below | 660 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Coosawattee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Coosawattee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Coosawattee River
The Coosawattee River is a 49-mile-long river located in northern Georgia. It flows through the Appalachian Mountains and is a tributary of the Oostanaula River. The river has a rich history, and Native American tribes have lived in the area for thousands of years. The name "Coosawattee" comes from the Cherokee language and means "old town." The river is an important source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. There are several dams and reservoirs along the river, including the Carters Lake Dam and the Coosawattee Dam. These dams provide recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The river is also used for agricultural purposes and provides water for crops and livestock.
Fishing near the Coosawattee River
About the Coosawattee River
How is the Coosawattee River flowing right now?
As of November 11, 2026, the Coosawattee River is flowing at 1,470 cfs near Pine Chapel, GA, about 291% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 217 to 1,470 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Coosawattee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Coosawattee River is at 291% 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 Coosawattee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Ellijay (8.0 ft), Pine Chapel (25.0 ft), Carters (20.0 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.