Ohoopee River at Ga 297, near Swainsboro, GA
Is Ohoopee River at Ga 297, near Swainsboro, GA flooding right now?
Ohoopee River at Ga 297, near Swainsboro, GA measured 7.23 ft on 2026-09-22 22:30:00 UTC. That observation was 10.8 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.23 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.54 ft on Sun, Sep 29, 2024.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 24 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 19.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.54 ft | 2024-09-29 |
| 19.02 ft | 2020-02-22 |
| 18.71 ft | 2020-03-07 |
| 18.26 ft | 2013-07-07 |
| 17.15 ft | 2021-02-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee River near Mount Vernon, GA | 22.5 mi | Wheeler County |
| Ogeechee River at Midville, GA | 27.2 mi | Burke County |
| Ohoopee River near Reidsville, GA | 27.8 mi | Tattnall County |
| Oconee River at Dublin, GA | 30.6 mi | Laurens County |
| Canoochee River near Claxton, GA | 33.7 mi | Evans 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.