River stage
Fairburn, Chattahoochee River
- River level
- 1.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.47 ft
- Recent high
- 11.66 ft
- Recent low
- 0.24 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FBNG1
- 30-day change
- -1.63 ft
- Average
- 1.36 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 31.60 ft
In brief
The Chattahoochee River at Fairburn, GA read 1.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.94 ft below action stage. That is 1.63 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FBNG1
Water 68 °F (20 °C) · 2 °F warmer than normal for this date · +1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.60 ft | 1919-12-10 |
| 2 | 30.65 ft | 2009-09-23 |
| 3 | 25.96 ft | 2005-07-12 |
| 4 | 25.74 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 5 | 25.18 ft | 1979-04-14 |
| 6 | 24.15 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 7 | 24.09 ft | 1976-03-16 |
| 8 | 23.56 ft | 1972-01-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92.
- 20.00 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs of the woodlands and fields in the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92.
- 22.00 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields in the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92.
- 24.00 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92.
- 25.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Low portions of Cochran Road begin to flood on the left bank upstream from the gage.
- 27.00 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Portions of Cochran Road on the left bank upstream from the gage will be under one to two feet of water.
- 29.00 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Large portions of Cochran Road on the left bank upstream from the gage will be under one to four feet of water.
- 30.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding will occur in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Most of Cochran Road on the left bank upstream from the gage will be under one to six feet of water. The water level will be reaching the bottom of the bridge and county officials will likely have it closed. The flood waters will impact the USGS gage house under the bridge with a possible loss of data transmission.
- 31.00 ft
Major flooding continues widespread inundation flooding occurring in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Most of Cochran Road will be under 1 to 8 feet of water. The water level will be hitting the bottom of the bridge and county officials will have it closed. The flood waters will hit the USGS gage house under the bridge with a loss of data transmission. Several farm buildings on the Douglas County side of the river will begin to flood.
- 32.00 ft
Record and widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 154 or 92. Cochran Road will be under water up to 9 feet deep. The water level will be hitting the bridge and county officials will have it closed. The USGS gage house under the bridge will be under water with a loss of data transmission. Several farm buildings and the main highway on the Douglas County side of the river will be flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chattahoochee River flooding at Fairburn?
No. The Chattahoochee River at Fairburn is at 1.06 ft, 15.94 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Fairburn?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Chattahoochee River has been at Fairburn?
The highest crest on record is 31.6 ft, on 1919-12-10.
Is the Chattahoochee River high or low right now at Fairburn?
At 1.06 ft it is higher than 57% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Fairburn, Chattahoochee River?
The water temperature at Fairburn, Chattahoochee River is 68 °F (20.0 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.4 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FBNG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02337170). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.