Oconee River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Oconee River Levels

May 8 2024

23,833 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+829.0 cfs (+7.41%) since yesterday
69.74% of normal Low

Total streamflow across the Oconee River was last observed at 12,016 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 23,833 acre-ft of water today; about 70% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 17,231 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-01-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 174,600 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Oconee River Near Mount Vernon reporting a streamflow rate of 2,640 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Oconee River At Milledgeville with a gauge stage of 8.84 ft. This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Oconee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 491 ft, the Oconee River Near Penfield.

Last Updated 2024-05-07
Streamflow 12,016.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 69.74%
Maximum 174,600.0 cfs
2016-01-01

About the oconee river


The Oconee River is a 220-mile long river located in the southeastern United States. It originates in northeast Georgia and flows through Georgia and South Carolina before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The Oconee River has played an important role in the history of Georgia, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. Today, the river is used for hydroelectric power generation, with multiple reservoirs and dams along its length, including Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair. These reservoirs provide recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The Oconee River also supports agricultural uses, such as irrigation and crop production.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Oconee River Near Penfield
USGS 02218300
774 cfs 4.63 ft -6.88
Oconee River At Milledgeville
USGS 02223000
2050 cfs 8.84 ft 4.46
Oconee River At Avant Mine
USGS 02223056
1870 cfs 4.93 ft 2.33
Oconee River Near Oconee
USGS 02223248
2340 cfs 5.17 ft 14.15
Oconee River At Dublin
USGS 02223500
2520 cfs 4.92 ft 8.73
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
USGS 02224500
2640 cfs 5.16 ft 12.16

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Oconee River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Oconee River Year Over Year Discharge


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