Oconee River Near Penfield, Ga Realtime Data
OCONEE RIVER NEAR PENFIELD, GA
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
265
Discharge (cfs)
3.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 265 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.20 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 239 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several significant tributaries, including the Apalachee and the North Oconee. The river is also affected by several man-made dams, including the Wallace Dam and the Lake Sinclair Dam. The flow rate of the river exhibits seasonal trends, with higher flows in winter and spring due to increased rainfall. Interestingly, the Oconee River is home to several endangered species, including the Altamaha spinymussel and the robust redhorse. Additionally, the river serves as a source of drinking water for several communities in Georgia.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 491.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.2 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 265.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 52% |
| Year Over Year Average | 510 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 18,900 cfs |
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