River stage
Gaylesville, Chattooga River
- River level
- 3.94 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.14 ft
- Recent high
- 5.20 ft
- Recent low
- 3.68 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GAYA1
- 30-day change
- +0.19 ft
- Average
- 4.01 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.25 ft
In brief
The Chattooga River at Gaylesville, AL read 3.94 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.06 ft below minor flood stage. That is 0.19 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GAYA1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.25 ft | 1990-02-17 |
| 2 | 23.48 ft | 1951-03-30 |
| 3 | 22.98 ft | 2022-09-05 |
| 4 | 22.23 ft | 1982-01-04 |
| 5 | 22.17 ft | 1979-04-13 |
| 6 | 22.03 ft | 1966-03-05 |
| 7 | 21.57 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 8 | 20.95 ft | 1963-04-30 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Flood stage.
- 21.00 ft
A few homes along highway 68 are flooded.
- 22.00 ft
Water overflows sections of highway 68 close to Gaylesville.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chattooga River flooding at Gaylesville?
No. The Chattooga River at Gaylesville is at 3.94 ft, 9.06 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Gaylesville?
The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Chattooga River has been at Gaylesville?
The highest crest on record is 24.25 ft, on 1990-02-17.
Is the Chattooga River high or low right now at Gaylesville?
At 3.94 ft it is higher than 43% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GAYA1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02398300). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.