Toccoa River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Toccoa River is flowing at 158 cfs near Dial, GA — 76% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Toccoa 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 Dial, the Toccoa River is running 158 cfs — 76% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 76% of normal).
How the Toccoa 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
- Dial1,808 ft 158 cfs76%
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 Toccoa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (76%).
Toccoa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Toccoa River Near Dial GA
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 03558000 |
158 cfs | 76% | -2% | 0.92 ft | 1,808 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 Toccoa River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Toccoa 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).
Toccoa River
The Toccoa River is a 56-mile-long river located in Northern Georgia and Western North Carolina. 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.
Fishing near the Toccoa River
About the Toccoa River
How is the Toccoa River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Toccoa River is flowing at 158 cfs near Dial, GA, about 76% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Toccoa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Toccoa River is at 76% 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.
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.