Tallulah River Flow Today
As of October 5, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Tallulah River is flowing at 53 cfs near Clayton, GA — 72% of normal for the date and up 25% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 40 to 53 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Tallulah 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 Clayton, the Tallulah River is running 53 cfs — 72% of normal, up 25% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 83% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Clayton (+25%).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Tallulah River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Tallulah 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
- Clayton1,877 ft 53 cfs72%
- Powerhouse944 ft 40 cfs95%
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 Tallulah River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (83%).
Tallulah River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tallulah River Near Clayton GA
Oct 5, 3:45 AM · USGS 02178400 |
53 cfs | 72% | +25% | 1.84 ft | 18.2 ft below | 1,877 ft |
|
Tallulah River Above Powerhouse GA
Oct 5, 3:15 AM · USGS 02181580 |
40 cfs | 95% | 0% | 5.15 ft | 30.9 ft below | 944 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.
Paddle runs on the Tallulah River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753) Gauge: Powerhouse |
Too low | 40 cfs | 950–100,000 cfs | II–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Tallulah River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Tallulah River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Tallulah River
Tallulah River is a 60-mile long river situated in the northeastern part of Georgia, USA. It was named after the Cherokee word for "terrible" or "thundering" due to the river's fast-flowing rapids and waterfalls. The Tallulah River originates in the Blue Ridge Mountains and empties into Lake Tugalo. The river's hydrology is characterized by steep drops, making it a popular spot for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The Tallulah Gorge, a 1,000-foot deep canyon, is a popular tourist destination that offers breathtaking views of the river. The river also features two hydroelectric dams, Tallulah Falls Dam and Burton Dam, which provide electricity to the region. The river is also used for recreational activities such as fishing and swimming, and for agricultural purposes such as irrigation.
Fishing near the Tallulah River
About the Tallulah River
How is the Tallulah River flowing right now?
As of October 5, 2026, the Tallulah River is flowing at 53 cfs near Clayton, GA, about 72% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 40 to 53 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Tallulah River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Tallulah River is at 83% 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 Tallulah River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Clayton (20.0 ft), Powerhouse (36.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Tallulah River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.