Total streamflow across the
Oconee River
was last observed at
17,720
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
35,147
acre-ft of water today; about 198%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
8,944 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-01-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at
174,600 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Oconee River Near Oconee
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,800 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Oconee River At Milledgeville
with a gauge stage of 9.85 ft.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Oconee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 491 ft, the
Oconee River Near Penfield.
The Oconee River is a 220-mile long river located in the southeastern United States. It originates in northeast Georgia and flows through Georgia and South Carolina before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The Oconee River has played an important role in the history of Georgia, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans and European settlers. Today, the river is used for hydroelectric power generation, with multiple reservoirs and dams along its length, including Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair. These reservoirs provide recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The Oconee River also supports agricultural uses, such as irrigation and crop production.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 35,147 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
17,720.0 cfs
+2385.0 cfs (+15.55%) |
Percent of Normal | 198.12% |
Maximum |
174,600.0 cfs
2016-01-01 |
Seasonal Avg | 8,944 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oconee River Near Penfield
USGS 02218300 |
1390 cfs | 5.76 ft | 89.12 | |||||
Oconee River At Milledgeville
USGS 02223000 |
3300 cfs | 9.85 ft | -10.08 | |||||
Oconee River At Avant Mine
USGS 02223056 |
2550 cfs | 5.79 ft | -15.84 | |||||
Oconee River Near Oconee
USGS 02223248 |
3800 cfs | 7.7 ft | 70.4 | |||||
Oconee River At Dublin
USGS 02223500 |
3720 cfs | 6.77 ft | 16.61 | |||||
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
USGS 02224500 |
2960 cfs | 5.6 ft | 19.35 |
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The Oconee River is a 220-mile-long (350 km) river which has its origin in Hall County, Georgia, and terminates where it joins the Ocmulgee River to form the Altamaha River near Lumber City at the borders of Montgomery County, Wheeler County, and Jeff Davis County. South of Athens, two forks, known as the North Oconee River and Middle Oconee River, converge to form the Oconee River. Milledgeville, the former capital city of Georgia, lies on the Oconee River.
The Oconee River Greenway trail along the Oconee River in Milledgeville opened in 2008 and the North Oconee River Greenway section of the trail is in Athens, Georgia. J.W. McMillan's brick factory was located along the river.