Water Temperature of the Chattahoochee River in Fort Gaines, GA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Walter F Georger Reservoir; Walter F George Lock and Dam; Shorterville, ALStation Name: CHATTAHOOCHEE R .36 MI DS WFG DAM NR FT GAINES, GA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 154 feet
Nearest Address:
Taylor Road
Fort Gaines, GA 39851
Clay County
GPS Coordinates: 31.62138889, -85.06
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Weather for Fort Gaines, Georgia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 68°F
L: 37°F

Tue
H: 53°F
L: 33°F

Wed
H: 57°F
L: 36°F

Thu
H: 68°F
L: 45°F

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 50°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:57 AM
Moonset: 5:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:27 AM - 1:57 PM
Minor Periods
5:06 PM - 6:36 PM5:57 AM - 7:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued March 15 at 7:39PM EDT until March 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 7:39 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Alabama, the Big Bend and Panhandle of Florida, and south central and southwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ to 10 AM EDT /9 AM CDT/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 12:10PM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:10 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 12:10PM CDT until March 18 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:10 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.
Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 10:24AM EDT until March 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 10:24AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:48 PM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 11:57 AM
Moonset: 5:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:27 AM - 1:57 PM
Minor Periods
5:06 PM - 6:36 PM5:57 AM - 7:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:44 AM
Moonset: 6:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:31 AM - 3:01 AM12:14 AM - 2:44 PM
Minor Periods
6:09 PM - 7:39 PM6:27 AM - 7:57 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:18 AM - 3:48 AM
Minor Periods
7:13 PM - 8:43 PM6:56 AM - 8:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 91 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:51 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 1:31 AM
Moonset: 8:48 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM1:01 AM - 3:31 AM
Minor Periods
8:18 PM - 9:48 PM7:26 AM - 8:56 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 10:27 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 9:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:52 AM - 5:22 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
9:26 PM - 10:56 PM7:58 AM - 9:28 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
