Oostanaula River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:15 AM, the Oostanaula River is flowing at 837 cfs at Resaca, GA — 134% of normal for the date and down 13% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 828 to 837 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Oostanaula 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 Resaca, the Oostanaula River is running 837 cfs — 134% of normal, down 13% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 122% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Rome (+27%); dropping at Resaca (-13%).
How the Oostanaula 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
- Resaca626 ft 837 cfs134%
- Rome609 ft 828 cfs111%
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 Oostanaula River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (122%).
Oostanaula River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oostanaula River At Resaca GA
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 02387500 |
837 cfs | 134% | -13% | 2.69 ft | 19.3 ft below | 626 ft |
|
Oostanaula River Near Rome GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02388500 |
828 cfs | 111% | +27% | 5.07 ft | 24.9 ft below | 609 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.
Oostanaula River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Oostanaula River
The Oostanaula River is a 49-mile-long river in northern Georgia, USA. The river has a long history of use by Native Americans and early settlers. It is a tributary of the Coosa River and begins in the Blue Ridge Mountains before flowing into the Coosa River at Rome, Georgia. The Oostanaula River is home to several hydroelectric power plants and has several reservoirs, including Carters Lake and Allatoona Lake. These reservoirs are used for recreation, such as boating and fishing, and also provide water for agricultural purposes. The river is also home to several rare species of fish, including the Cherokee darter and the Conasauga logperch. Despite its importance for recreational, agricultural, and ecological purposes, the Oostanaula River faces pollution, erosion, and habitat destruction.
Fishing near the Oostanaula River
About the Oostanaula River
How is the Oostanaula River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Oostanaula River is flowing at 837 cfs at Resaca, GA, about 134% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 828 to 837 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Oostanaula River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Oostanaula River is at 122% 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 Oostanaula River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Resaca (22.0 ft), Rome (30.0 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.