Ochlockonee River river
Total streamflow across the Ochlockonee River was last observed at 2,141 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,247 acre-ft of water today; about 88% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,443 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2013-02-28 when daily discharge volume was observed at 133,500 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Ochlockonee River Nr Smith Creek reporting a streamflow rate of 831 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Ochlockonee River Nr Concord with a gauge stage of 28.19 ft. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Ochlockonee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 184 ft, the Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Ochlockonee River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Ochlockonee River
All 5 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ochlockonee River Near Thomasville
GA
USGS 02327500
|
180 | 4.55 | -17.1 | 107% | 3 | 66,000 | 184 |
|
Ochlockonee River Nr Havana
FL
USGS 02329000
|
661 | 16.53 | -7.4 | 150% | 9 | 55,900 | 100 |
|
Ochlockonee River Nr Concord
FL
USGS 02328522
|
553 | 28.19 | -13.6 | 145% | 7 | 54,400 | 93 |
|
Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham
FL
USGS 02330000
|
747 | 5.90 | 0.0 | 116% | 38 | 89,400 | 30 |
|
Ochlockonee River Nr Smith Creek
FL
USGS 02330150
|
831 | 11.02 | 22.4 | 72% | 112 | 48,300 | 9 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Ochlockonee River
The Ochlockonee River is a 206-mile-long river that flows through Georgia and Florida. Historically, the river was a vital resource for the Native American tribes in the area and also played a significant role in the Civil War. The river's hydrology is affected by tidal influences as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico. Two significant reservoirs, Lake Talquin and Lake Seminole, have been constructed on the river for flood control and hydropower generation. The river also supports recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes in Georgia and Florida, mainly for growing crops such as peanuts and cotton. Overall, the Ochlockonee River continues to play a crucial role in the history, hydrology, and economy of the region.
Recreation along the Ochlockonee River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Fishing
Track the Ochlockonee River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Ochlockonee River
Where does the data for the Ochlockonee River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.