Is the North Oconee River flooding?
The North 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 North 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is North Oconee River at College St, at Athens, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.40 ft on 27 May 1966, carrying 14,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1966 (24 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.40 ft, 16.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee River at Woodbridge Rd, near Commerce, GA | No flooding | 1.48 ft | 15 ft | |
| North Oconee River at College St, at Athens, GA | No flooding | 3.40 ft | 19 ft |