Nottely River Flow Today
As of October 25, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Nottely River is flowing at 52 cfs near Blairsville, GA — 79% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Nottely 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 Blairsville, the Nottely River is running 52 cfs — 79% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 79% of normal).
How the Nottely 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
- Blairsville1,818 ft 52 cfs79%
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 Nottely River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (79%).
Nottely River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Nottely River Near Blairsville GA
Oct 25, 3:45 AM · USGS 03550500 |
52 cfs | 79% | -3% | 1.57 ft | 11.4 ft below | 1,818 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 Nottely River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Nottely River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Nottely River
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.
Fishing near the Nottely River
About the Nottely River
How is the Nottely River flowing right now?
As of October 25, 2026, the Nottely River is flowing at 52 cfs near Blairsville, GA, about 79% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Nottely River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Nottely 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 Nottely River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Blairsville (13.0 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.