Total streamflow across the Middle Oconee River was last observed at 376 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 746 acre-ft of water today; about 52% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 729 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-01-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at 15,680 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Middle Oconee River Near Arcade reporting a streamflow rate of 376 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Middle Oconee River, with a gauge stage of 3.62 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Middle Oconee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 692 ft, the Middle Oconee River Near Arcade.