Ocmulgee River river
Total streamflow across the Ocmulgee River was last observed at 5,821 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 11,546 acre-ft of water today; about 67% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 8,705 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2016-01-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at 146,800 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Ocmulgee River At Lumber City reporting a streamflow rate of 3,000 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Ocmulgee River At Macon with a gauge stage of 5.99 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Ocmulgee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 417 ft, the Ocmulgee River Near Jackson.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Ocmulgee River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Ocmulgee River
All 4 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ocmulgee River Near Jackson
GA
USGS 02210500
|
425 | 4.34 | -1.9 | 37% | 230 | 69,000 | 417 |
|
Ocmulgee River At Macon
GA
USGS 02213000
|
676 | 5.99 | -6.5 | 41% | 202 | 107,000 | 282 |
|
Ocmulgee River At Hawkinsville
GA
USGS 02215000
|
1,720 | 2.61 | -21.8 | 55% | 432 | 100,000 | 206 |
|
Ocmulgee River At Lumber City
GA
USGS 02215500
|
3,000 | 3.44 | 4.2 | 77% | 719 | 98,400 | 92 |
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
Ocmulgee River
The Ocmulgee River is a 255-mile-long river that runs through central Georgia. It has played a significant role in the region's history, serving as a major transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. The river's hydrology is largely influenced by rainfall and agricultural runoff. Several reservoirs and dams have been built along the river, including the Jackson Lake Dam and the Lake Sinclair Dam, which are used for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The Ocmulgee River also provides water for agriculture, particularly for the production of cotton and peanuts. The river is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. It is also home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including several threatened and endangered species.
Recreation along the Ocmulgee River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Ocmulgee 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 Ocmulgee River
Where does the data for the Ocmulgee 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.