Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at Columbus
River flow & level · USGS gauge 02341460 · Georgia · drains 4,630 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 12:30 PM · streamflow
The Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at Columbus is running 1,390 cfs, 47% of the median flow for October 26 (2,960 cfs, 97 years). Gage height is 16.99 ft, 10.0 ft below flood stage (27.0 ft). Flow is up 31% from 24 hours ago.
Streamflow
cubic feet per secondReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (25.0 ft) is 8.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (27.0 ft) is 10.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (42.0 ft) is 25.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (47.0 ft) is 30.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Action (25.0 ft) is 8.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (27.0 ft) is 10.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (42.0 ft) is 25.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (47.0 ft) is 30.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Moderate (42.0 ft) is 24.7 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (47.0 ft) is 29.7 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
ReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at Columbus fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 12:50 PM ETFlow 47% of normal, flow rising fast (+31%), light ENE wind — fair fall fishing day (5/10), best window 7:54 AM–8:54 AM (moonset near sunrise).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Air temphigh 75°F / low 46°FMostly Sunny
- WindLight ENE6–10 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 17
- Flow47% of normalFlow rising fast (+31% in 24 h) — often muddy, unsettled water
Official Georgia fishing forecast: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division — Lake & river fishing forecasts
Best fishing times today
Today is a fair fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
5/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:52 AM · Sunset 6:54 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:20 AM–2:20 AM
- Moon underfoot12:47 PM–2:47 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:54 AM–8:54 AMSunrise
- Moonrise6:34 PM–7:34 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 5/10Fair | Major 12:20 AM–2:20 AM · 12:47 PM–2:47 PM Minor 7:54 AM–8:54 AM · 6:34 PM–7:34 PM Light wind 6–10 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 1:16 AM–3:16 AM · 1:46 PM–3:46 PM Minor 9:06 AM–10:06 AM · 7:20 PM–8:20 PM Light wind 4–6 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 2:17 AM–4:17 AM · 2:48 PM–4:48 PM Minor 10:19 AM–11:19 AM · 8:15 PM–9:15 PM Light wind 5–9 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 5/10Fair | Major 3:21 AM–5:21 AM · 3:53 PM–5:53 PM Minor 11:28 AM–12:28 PM · 9:19 PM–10:19 PM Light wind 7–12 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:25 AM–6:25 AM · 4:57 PM–6:57 PM Minor 12:29 PM–1:29 PM · 10:28 PM–11:28 PM Light wind 6–9 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:27 AM–7:27 AM · 5:57 PM–7:57 PM Minor 1:20 PM–2:20 PM · 11:38 PM–12:38 AM Light wind 5–9 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:25 AM–7:25 AM · 5:52 PM–7:52 PM Minor 1:03 PM–2:03 PM · 11:48 PM–12:48 AM Light wind 5–7 mph |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the river is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonset × sunrise +1; Moonrise × sunset +1) | 2 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 0.5 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · flow within ±15% in 24 h +1, rising over 25% −1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 0 |
| Today | 5, rounded | 5/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 32.47, -85.00 (moon times from astronomical equations, Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at Columbus local time).
Weather & wind at Chattahoochee River at 14th St, at Columbus
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- Today75° / 46°Mostly SunnyWind NE 5 to 10 mphRain 0%
- Tuesday78° / 48°SunnyWind NE 5 mphRain 0%
- Wednesday77° / 54°Mostly SunnyWind NE 5 to 10 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 32.473, -84.997 (grid BMX), issued Oct 26, 7:06 AM local time. High / low are air temperatures; water temperature is in the fishing section above. The “Air temp & weather” tile at the top refreshes live.
Flood stages
NOAA NWS gauge CBUG1- Action stage25 ft+8.0 ft from now
- Minor stage27 ft+10.0 ft from now
- Moderate stage42 ft+25.0 ft from now
- Major stage47 ft+30.0 ft from now
- Record crest55.2 ft1929
October 26 in history
97 years of flow records- Today1,390 cfs
- Same date last year2,970 cfs2025
- Median2,960 cfs
- Normal range1,860 cfs – 4,290 cfs25th–75th percentile
- Highest since 193013,500 cfs1967
- Lowest since 1930560 cfs1932
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 2,060 | -29% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 2,920 | -46% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 5,360 | +109% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 2,560 | +13% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 2,270 | -11% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 2,540 | +91% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 1,330 | -10% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 1,470 | +4% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 1,420 | -14% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 1,660 | +8% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Chattahoochee River at Spur 39, near Omaha23 mi · River3,440 cfs110% of normal
- West Point Lake33 mi · Lake · West Point623.82 ft−11.18 ft vs summer pool
- Lake Eufaula at Eufaula40 mi · Lake · Eufaula186.71 ft24h +0.05 ft
- Walter F. George Lake (Lake Eufaula)59 mi · Lake · Fort Gaines186.68 ft−2.49 ft vs full pool
- Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort. Gaines59 mi · River102.51 ftstage 102.51 ft
- Lake McIntosh66 mi · Lake · Peachtree City778.73 ft24h −0.03 ft
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 02341460 — Chattahoochee River At 14Th St, At Columbus, Ga
- Location
- 32.4728, -84.9967 · Georgia
- Drainage area
- 4,630 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- 1930–2026 (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 12:30 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 12:50 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge CBUG1 — National Water Prediction Service
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Water Data for the Nation (USGS monitoring location page). Readings every 15–60 minutes; the newest values are provisional. Percentiles compare today’s reading with every past year’s daily mean for the same calendar date. Weather: NOAA National Weather Service.