Total streamflow across the
Coosawattee River
was last observed at
2,944
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
5,839
acre-ft of water today; about 134%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,203 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-01-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
23,440 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,260 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Coosawattee River, with a gauge stage of
6.35 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Coosawattee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,218 ft, the
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay.
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.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 5,839 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
2,944.0 cfs
+862.0 cfs (+41.4%) |
Percent of Normal | 133.62% |
Maximum |
23,440.0 cfs
2016-01-01 |
Seasonal Avg | 2,203 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
USGS 02380500 |
494 cfs | 2.08 ft | 23.81 | |||||
Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel
USGS 02383500 |
1260 cfs | 6.35 ft | 41.73 | |||||
Coosawattee River At Carters
USGS 02382500 |
1190 cfs | 5.82 ft | 49.87 |
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The Coosawattee River is a 49.3-mile-long (79.3 km) river located in the northwestern Georgia, United States.