Middle Oconee River Near Athens, Ga Realtime Data
MIDDLE OCONEE RIVER NEAR ATHENS, GA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
318
Discharge (cfs)
1.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 318 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.55 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 153 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by rainfall, groundwater, and tributaries such as Barber Creek and Trail Creek. There are no major dams on the Middle Oconee River, but there are several smaller ones on tributaries. The river experiences seasonal flow patterns, with higher flows in the winter and spring due to increased rainfall and snowmelt. The hydrology of the Middle Oconee River is interesting because it is home to a diverse range of aquatic life, including several rare and threatened species such as the Altamaha Spinymussel and the Cherokee Darter. Additionally, the river is an important source of drinking water for the city of Athens.
July 15, 2026
| Elevation | 577.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.55 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 318.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 146% |
| Year Over Year Average | 217 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 10,400 cfs |
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