Middle Oconee River near Athens, GA
Is Middle Oconee River near Athens, GA flooding right now?
Middle Oconee River near Athens, GA measured 0.99 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 17.0 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.99 ft
Streamflow
113 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.5 ft on Fri, Feb 28, 1902.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 17.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 19.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 21.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.5 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 23.6 ft | 1929-03-05 |
| 23 ft | 1939-08-19 |
| 21.3 ft | 1929-10-02 |
| 21.2 ft | 1998-02-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Oconee River at College St, at Athens, GA | 3.0 mi | Clarke County |
| Middle Oconee River near Arcade, GA | 10.0 mi | Jackson County |
| Apalachee River at Snows Mill Rd, near Bishop, GA | 10.7 mi | Walton County |
| Apalachee River near Bostwick, GA | 11.3 mi | Oconee County |
| Parks Creek at Lyle Field Rd near Jefferson, GA | 16.0 mi | Jackson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.