River stage
Suwanee, Chattahoochee River
- River level
- 1.75 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -4.82 ft
- Recent high
- 6.98 ft
- Recent low
- 1.73 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WSWG1
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 3.43 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Flood stage
- 22.00 ft
In brief
The Chattahoochee River at Suwanee, GA read 1.75 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.25 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WSWG1
Water 55 °F (13 °C) · 2 °F cooler than normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
| Stage | Impact |
|---|---|
| 20.00 ft | Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at McGinnis Ferry Road. |
| 22.00 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at McGinnis Ferry Road. This will primarily affect the woodlands in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and a boat ramp just upstream of the McGinnis Ferry Road bridge. |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chattahoochee River flooding at Suwanee?
No. The Chattahoochee River at Suwanee is at 1.75 ft, 18.25 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Suwanee?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 39 ft.
What is the highest the Chattahoochee River has been at Suwanee?
The highest recent USGS reading is 6.98 ft on 2026-07-24.
Is the Chattahoochee River high or low right now at Suwanee?
At 1.75 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Suwanee, Chattahoochee River?
The water temperature at Suwanee, Chattahoochee River is 55 °F (12.8 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.5 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WSWG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02334653). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.