Is the Middle Oconee River flooding?

Georgia · 2 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Middle Oconee River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Georgia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Middle Oconee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Georgia river levels.

data refreshed 10 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Middle Oconee River near Athens, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.50 ft on 28 February 1902, carrying 19,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1902 (93 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.99 ft, 24.5 ft below that record.

Drains 398 sq mi · gauge elevation 556 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record