NOTTELY RIVER
River Levels
November 26, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-26T15:00:00-07:00
...SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM MIDWEEK BRINGING CONSIDERABLE TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS TO THE MOUNTAINS... .A significant winter storm will continue to impact the mountains, highs valleys, southern foothills and Palmer Divide through Wednesday afternoon. Snow will be relatively persistent through the period, although the heaviest snowfall will occur this afternoon through tonight, with lighter snowfall intensities on Wednesday. Significant travel disruptions and road closures can be expected. Storm total accumulations of 10 to 22 inches will be widespread for areas within the Winter Storm Warning. Treacherous roads will extend into the high valleys, foothills and Palmer Divide as well, although snowfall accumulations will be less in these areas. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. * WHERE...The Southern Front Range Foothills, and Castle Rock. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)
SUMMARY
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Nottely River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Nottely River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Nottely River is a 51-mile-long river in northern Georgia. It was named after Nottely, a Cherokee village that once existed near the river's mouth. The river's source is in the Chattahoochee National Forest and it flows into Lake Nottely, a reservoir created by the Nottely Dam. The dam was built in 1941 by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the purpose of flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The river is also home to another significant dam, the Georgia Power Company's Blue Ridge Dam, which forms Lake Blue Ridge. The Nottely River is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It also plays an important role in agriculture, providing irrigation for crops and livestock. Overall, the Nottely River is an essential natural resource in northern Georgia with a rich history and significant hydrological and economic value.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Nottely River Near Blairsville
USGS 03550500 |
61 cfs | 1.69 ft | -2.55 |
History of the River
The Nottely River is a river in the United States. The river originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Georgia. The river flows for 51.1 miles (82.2 km) into the artificial Hiwassee Reservoir in North Carolina. The Nottely River is dammed in Georgia, creating Lake Nottely. Arkaqua Creek is a tributary.
