Ocmulgee River at Ga 18, at Dames Ferry, GA
Is Ocmulgee River at Ga 18, at Dames Ferry, GA flooding right now?
Ocmulgee River at Ga 18, at Dames Ferry, GA measured 3.24 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.24 ft
Streamflow
509 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 36.3 ft on Mon, Nov 29, 1948.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36.3 ft | 1948-11-29 |
| 19.07 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 18.99 ft | 2024-09-29 |
| 18.62 ft | 2023-03-28 |
| 18.48 ft | 2016-01-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Falling Creek near Juliette, GA | 5.8 mi | Jones County |
| Walnut Creek near Gray, GA | 7.0 mi | Jones County |
| Towaliga River at Ga 83 near Juliette, GA | 10.7 mi | Monroe County |
| Ocmulgee River at Macon, GA | 13.8 mi | Bibb County |
| Tobesofkee Creek near Macon, GA | 14.5 mi | Bibb 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.