Is the Ogeechee River flooding?
The Ogeechee River is tracked by 6 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 Ogeechee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 6 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 Ogeechee River near Eden, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.00 ft in October 1929, carrying 78,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1898 (95 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.15 ft, 17.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogeechee River at Ga 88, near Grange, GA | No flooding | 6.25 ft | 18 ft | |
| Ogeechee River at Midville, GA | No flooding | 0.52 ft | 6 ft | |
| Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Rd, near Rocky Ford, GA | No flooding | 2.71 ft | 13 ft | |
| Ogeechee River near Eden, GA | No flooding | 2.15 ft | 11 ft | |
| Ogeechee River at Ga 24, near Oliver, GA | No flood stage defined | 5.49 ft | — | |
| Ogeechee River at Ga 204, near Ellabell, GA | No flood stage defined | 3.33 ft | — |