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Coosawattee River River Levels

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Coosawattee River is a 49-mile-long river located in northern Georgia.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Coosawattee River was last observed at 1,239 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 2,458 acre-ft of water today; about 42% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,966 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 566 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Coosawattee River, with a gauge stage of 4.5 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.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-12-17
Discharge Volume 2,458 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 1,239.0 cfs
-4.0 cfs (-0.32%)
Percent of Normal 41.77%
Maximum 23,440.0 cfs
2016-01-01
Seasonal Avg 2,966 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Coosawattee River Near Ellijay
USGS 02380500
192 cfs 1.44 ft 0
Coosawattee River Near Pine Chapel
USGS 02383500
566 cfs 4.5 ft -4.23
Coosawattee River At Carters
USGS 02382500
481 cfs 4.43 ft 4.57
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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