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Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Toccoa River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Toccoa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 1 streamgages of the Toccoa River
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Toccoa River Near Dial
USGS 03558000 |
262 cfs | 1.32 ft | -1.13 |
The river begins in the Chattahoochee National Forest and flows into Lake Blue Ridge, where it is dammed, before continuing on to the Tennessee River. The river was once used for transport and trade by the Cherokee Indians, and later by European settlers. Today, the river is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and tubing. The Blue Ridge Dam and Reservoir, owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority, is an important source of hydroelectric power and flood control for the region. The Toccoa River is also used for agricultural irrigation in the surrounding areas.