Ocoee River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Ocoee River is flowing at 366 cfs at Copperhill, TN — 54% of normal for the date and up 51% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Ocoee River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Copperhill, the Ocoee River is running 366 cfs — 54% of normal, up 51% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 54% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Copperhill (+51%).
How the Ocoee River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Copperhill1,454 ft 366 cfs54%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Ocoee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (54%).
Ocoee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ocoee River At Copperhill TN
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 03559500 |
366 cfs | 54% | +51% | 2.72 ft | 1,454 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Ocoee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Ocoee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Ocoee River
The Ocoee River is a tributary of the Hiwassee River located in the southeastern United States. The river flows for approximately 93 miles through the states of Tennessee and Georgia. The Ocoee River is best known for its whitewater rapids, which attract thousands of recreational kayakers and rafters each year. The river's hydrology is impacted by several reservoirs and dams, including the Ocoee Dam No. 2, which was constructed in 1912. The Ocoee River has a rich history, including being the site of the 1996 Olympic Games canoe and kayak slalom competition. In addition to its recreational use, the river is also utilized for agriculture and is an important source of water for local communities.
Fishing near the Ocoee River
About the Ocoee River
How is the Ocoee River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Ocoee River is flowing at 366 cfs at Copperhill, TN, about 54% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ocoee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ocoee River is at 54% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.