Oconee River near Oconee, GA
Is Oconee River near Oconee, GA flooding right now?
Oconee River near Oconee, GA measured 1.07 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 15.9 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.07 ft
Streamflow
414 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.9 ft on Tue, Mar 10, 1998.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 15.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 19.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.9 ft | 1998-03-10 |
| 27.01 ft | 2015-12-26 |
| 26.39 ft | 2020-02-09 |
| 25.82 ft | 1995-02-20 |
| 25.55 ft | 2023-03-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River near Dublin, GA | 6.5 mi | Laurens County |
| Buffalo Creek at Ga 272, near Oconee, GA | 7.2 mi | Washington County |
| Oconee River at Avant Mine, near Oconee, GA | 12.3 mi | Washington County |
| Big Sandy Creek at US 441, near Irwinton, GA | 12.3 mi | Wilkinson County |
| Commissioner Creek at US 441, at Mcintyre, GA | 14.4 mi | Wilkinson 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.