COOSAWATTEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
April 24, 2025


Total streamflow across the Coosawattee River was last observed at 1,150 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,281 acre-ft of water today; about 25% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,645 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 Ellijay reporting a streamflow rate of 1,150 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel with a gauge stage of 6.04 ft. 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.

Last Updated 2025-04-24
Discharge Volume 2,281 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,150.0 cfs
-1555.0 cfs (-57.49%)
Percent of Normal 24.76%
Maximum 23,440.0 cfs
2016-01-01
Seasonal Avg 4,645 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
USGS 02380500
1150 cfs 2.9 ft 62.66
Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel
USGS 02383500
1100 cfs 6.04 ft -6.78
Coosawattee River At Carters
USGS 02382500
806 cfs 5.16 ft -1.47
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge

Weather Forecast

Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Coosawattee River is a 49.3-mile-long (79.3 km) river located in the northwestern Georgia, United States.