Etowah River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Etowah River is flowing at 2,990 cfs near Kingston, GA — 157% of normal for the date. 6 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 67 to 2,990 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Etowah 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 Kingston, the Etowah River is running 2,990 cfs — 157% of normal. Along the river, 4 of 6 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 79% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Ga 61 (+17%).
Highest against normal: Kingston at 157%. Lowest: Ga 61 at 54%.
How the Etowah 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
- Ga 91,042 ft 67 cfs69%
- Canton860 ft 178 cfs54%
- Allatoona Dam700 ft 330 cfs88%
- Ga 61679 ft 459 cfs54%
- Kingston651 ft 2,990 cfs157%
- Ga 1 Loop619 ft 997 cfs120%
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 Etowah River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (79%).
Etowah River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Etowah River At Ga 9 GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02389150 |
67 cfs | 69% | 0% | 3.44 ft | 9.6 ft below | 1,042 ft |
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Etowah River At Canton GA
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 02392000 |
178 cfs | 54% | +2% | 1.12 ft | 14.9 ft below | 860 ft |
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Etowah River At Allatoona Dam GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02394000 |
330 cfs | 88% | 0% | 1.22 ft | 7.8 ft below | 700 ft |
|
Etowah River At Ga 61 GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02394670 |
459 cfs | 54% | +17% | 5.03 ft | 13.0 ft below | 679 ft |
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Etowah River Near Kingston GA
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 02395000 |
2,990 cfs | 157% | +1% | 6.13 ft | 13.9 ft below | 651 ft |
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Etowah River At Ga 1 Loop GA
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 02395980 |
997 cfs | 120% | +7% | 13.34 ft | 18.7 ft below | 619 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 Etowah River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Etowah River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Etowah River
Etowah River is a 164-mile-long river located in northern Georgia, United States. The river's history dates back to the 1800s when it was used for transportation and industrial purposes. The river's hydrology is affected by seasonal rainfall and snowmelt. The river has several reservoirs, including the Lake Allatoona, which was created by the construction of the Allatoona Dam in 1949. The river is also home to the Bartow County Reservoir, which serves as a water source for the city of Cartersville. The Etowah River is used for recreational purposes, including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The river also plays a critical role in agriculture, providing irrigation and water for livestock. The Etowah River is a vital natural resource that plays a vital role in the economy and ecosystem of northern Georgia.
Fishing near the Etowah River
About the Etowah River
How is the Etowah River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Etowah River is flowing at 2,990 cfs near Kingston, GA, about 157% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 67 to 2,990 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Etowah River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Etowah River is at 79% 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 Etowah River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Ga 9 (13.0 ft), Canton (16.0 ft), Allatoona Dam (9.0 ft), Ga 61 (18.0 ft), Kingston (20.0 ft), Ga 1 Loop (32.0 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.