Ocmulgee River near Jackson, GA
Is Ocmulgee River near Jackson, GA flooding right now?
Ocmulgee River near Jackson, GA measured 3.89 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.1 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.89 ft
Streamflow
151 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.87 ft on Wed, Jul 6, 1994.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 19.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 22.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.87 ft | 1994-07-06 |
| 26.8 ft | 1919-12-11 |
| 23.9 ft | 1948-11-28 |
| 20.96 ft | 1990-03-18 |
| 20.8 ft | 1946-01-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River Rocky Plains Rd near Rocky Plains, GA | 13.2 mi | Newton County |
| Alcovy River below Covington, GA | 13.5 mi | Newton County |
| South River at Ga 81, at Snapping Shoals, GA | 13.8 mi | Newton County |
| Towaliga River at Ga 83 near Juliette, GA | 13.8 mi | Monroe County |
| East Bear Creek at Poplar Road, near Mansfield, GA | 14.0 mi | Newton 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.