River stage
Whitesburg, Chattahoochee River
- River level
- 3.63 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.33 ft
- Recent high
- 12.13 ft
- Recent low
- 2.80 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WHTG1
- 30-day change
- -2.08 ft
- Average
- 3.80 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.74 ft
In brief
The Chattahoochee River at Whitesburg, GA read 3.63 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.37 ft below action stage. That is 2.08 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WHTG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.74 ft | 2009-09-23 |
| 2 | 29.11 ft | 1919-12-11 |
| 3 | 27.50 ft | 1961-02-25 |
| 4 | 25.90 ft | 1990-03-18 |
| 5 | 25.10 ft | 1946-01-10 |
| 6 | 25.00 ft | 1948-11-29 |
| 7 | 24.53 ft | 2005-07-12 |
| 8 | 23.90 ft | 1976-03-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16.
- 17.00 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters reach the top of the boat ramp at Riverside Park next to the bridge. The playground at a day use area on the west side of the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will begin to flood.
- 19.00 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at U.S. Highway 27 or Georgia Highway 16. The parking lot of Riverside Park next to the bridge will begin to flood. A sod farm upstream also experiences flooding. Flooding occurs on some unimproved dirt roads along the river. The playground at a day use area in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under two feet of water. Flood waters will surround tent platforms on the North Camping Site of the park.
- 21.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage. The Riverside Park next to the bridge will be under two feet of water. Flood waters will surround some homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road. Moore Creek will back up and flood portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle. The water reaches the top of the boat ramp at the day use area and the top of the steps at the north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park.
- 24.00 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage. The Riverside Park next to the bridge will be under 5 feet of water. Flood waters will begin to enter some homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road. Moore Creek will back up and flood portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle around 3 feet deep. Large portions of the day use area parking lot and north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under 3 feet of water.
- 26.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs upstream and downstream from the gage. The Riverside Park will flood up to 7 feet deep. Some homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road will be flooded. Moore Creek will back up and flood portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle around 5 feet deep. Large portions of the day use area parking lot and north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under 5 feet of water. Small coffer dams at Plant Wansley downstream will be topped.
- 28.00 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding surrounding the gage. The Riverside Park will flood up to 9 feet deep. Some river intake buildings flood at Plant Yates near the gage. Some homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road will be flooded a few feet deep. Portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle and a day use area parking lot and north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under 7 feet of water. Small coffer dams at Plant Wansley downstream will be flooded.
- 30.00 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding surrounding the gage. The Riverside Park will flood up to 11 feet deep. Some river intake buildings will be flooded at Plant Yates. Homes at the end of Bob Brewster Road will be flooded several feet deep. Portions of Payton Road near Cliff Payton Circle and a day use area parking lot and north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be under 9 feet of water. A pumping station at Plant Wansley downstream will be flooded.
- 34.00 ft
Widespread catastrophic flooding occurs. Water reaches the bottom of the U.S. Highway 27 bridge and state officals will close it. Large portions of Plant Yates and Plant Wansley will be flooded out. Numerous homes and roads on both sides of the river will be flooded several feet deep. Transportation in the Whitesburg and Sargent areas will be difficult due to road closures. The day use area...riverside trails and the north camping site in the Chattahoochee Bend State Park will be completely flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chattahoochee River flooding at Whitesburg?
No. The Chattahoochee River at Whitesburg is at 3.63 ft, 11.37 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Whitesburg?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Chattahoochee River has been at Whitesburg?
The highest crest on record is 29.74 ft, on 2009-09-23.
Is the Chattahoochee River high or low right now at Whitesburg?
At 3.63 ft it is higher than 65% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WHTG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02338000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.