Skip Navigation Link weather.gov  
NOAA logo - Click to go to the NOAA homepage National Weather Service NWS logo - Click to go to the NWS homepage
Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service
Image background of Navigation bar Left
Navigation Bar End Cap

  
 

This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center.
tab left off Hydrograph tab right off tab left off River at a Glance tab right off tab left off Download tab right off tab left on tab right on
About this graph
Forecasts for the Chattahoochee River at George W. Andrews Lock and Dam (USACE) are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Return to Area Map

Zoom Level:15
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 124
Moderate Flood Stage: 112
Flood Stage: 106
Action Stage: 92
Low Stage (in feet): 76.5

Historic Crests
(1) 128.28 ft on 03/18/1929
(2) 122.10 ft on 03/19/1990
(3) 121.80 ft on 12/01/1948
(4) 121.70 ft on 03/24/1943
(5) 120.67 ft on 12/27/2015
Show More Historic Crests

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 111.98 ft on 03/10/2024
(2) 110.01 ft on 02/15/2024
(3) 101.66 ft on 04/18/2022
(4) 106.38 ft on 02/06/2022
(5) 101.00 ft on 09/18/2020
Show More Recent Crests

(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 75.20 ft on 07/20/1986
KML Image
Gauge LocationGauge Map Marker
Disclaimer
Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
Flood Impacts & Photos Collapse
If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our Webmaster
130 Georgia State Highway 62 will begin to flood.
125 The railroad tracks between Columbia Alabama and the Railroad Bridge will flood.
124 The railroad at the Georgia Pacific Plant will begin to flood. Residences along the river at Columbia, Gordon, and the Confederate Naval Yard will experience significant flooding.
122 In Houston County, many structures near the river in Columbia and Gordon will have water up to 4 feet deep inside.
120 Water will impact numerous structures along the Alabama side of the river in Columbia along River Road and Gordon on Boat Landing Road. Homes not flooded in Gordon will be completely isolated by flood waters. In Jackson County, water will be several feet deep around structures on Old Dothan Road.
119.5 In Houston County, significant flood impacts occur at the Lizard Landing Camp. Access is only possible by boat at or above this level.
119 Roads near Georgia Pacific Plant will be flooded.
118 The State Docks at Columbia in Houston County will flood. There will be significant erosion along the river banks. In 1978, this resulted in caving in of the banks with some damage to walls and outbuildings. Access to the Lizard Landing Camp Clubhouse in Houston County is restricted.
117 Water will enter residences on Old Dothan Road in Jackson County.
116 In Houston County, water will begin to surround residences on River Road in Columbia and on Boat Landing Road in Gordon. Access to these areas becomes severely restricted at this level.
115 In Houston County, campsites and the fish shack at Lizard Landing Camp begin to flood.
114 Water will reach the top of the lock walls and the Columbia Lock and Dam will be evacuated. In Jackson County, water will begin to surround structures on Old Dothan Road south of Parramore Road.
112 In Houston County, water will begin to flood River Road in Columbia and Jowers and Boat Landing Road in Gordon.
108 Low lying areas begin to flood along Omussee Creek in Houston County from Lizard Landing Camp to the Chattahoochee River.
106 In Early County, access to private residences will be restricted at the Confederate Naval Landing. Water will be up to 3 feet deep in some areas. In Houston County, the boat dock at Lizard Landing Camp begins to flood.
101 Boat ramps at the Confederate Naval Landing will begin to flood.
Photos
(1) Chattahoochee River at Andrews L&D - KML
Low Water Impacts Collapse
If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our Webmaster
1150 cfs Minimum flow required for discharge of treated effluent into the river to assimilate waste and ensure that water quality criteria will be met.
2000 cfs Minimum flow to meet the assimilative capacity needs for Georgia Pacific and Farley Nuclear Plant
800 cfs The Georgia Power Projects above Columbus are required in their Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses to provide 1,850 cfs weekly average, 1,350 cfs daily average, and 800 cfs instantaneous minimum flow at Columbus.

Other Real-time and/or Archive Data Sources:

Additional Information Collapse
25 Jan 2009 - Temporary outage at USGS gage has been corrected. Display of daily tailwater staff gage readings has been replaced by hourly USGS tailwater readings. 15 Nov 2007 - USGS Address Corrected to 02343801 and now works.
Collaborative Agencies Collapse
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
NWS Information
National Weather Service
Tallahassee Weather Forecast Office
Love Building FL State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4509
(850) 942-8833
Ask Questions/Webmaster
Page last modified: 2-Nov-2020 7:30 PM
Disclaimer
Credits
Glossary
Privacy Policy
About Us
Career Opportunities