-7668.0 cfs (-20.19%) since yesterday
534.89% of Normal
•
6 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Oconee River
was last observed at
30,314
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
60,127
acre-ft of water today; about 535%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,667 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 Mount Vernon
reporting a streamflow rate of 19,100 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Oconee River, with a gauge stage of
14.64 ft at this location.
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.
Last Updated
2024-10-04
Streamflow
30,314.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
534.89%
Maximum
174,600.0 cfs
2016-01-01
About the oconee river
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.