Oconee River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Oconee River is flowing at 577 cfs near Mount Vernon, GA — 61% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. 6 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 93 to 577 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Oconee 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 Mount Vernon, the Oconee River is running 577 cfs — 61% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 4 of 6 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 76% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Penfield (-25%).
Highest against normal: Milledgeville at 98%. Lowest: Penfield at 45%.
How the Oconee 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
- Penfield491 ft 93 cfs45%
- Milledgeville246 ft 317 cfs98%
- Avant Mine207 ft 356 cfs96%
- Oconee177 ft 385 cfs74%
- Dublin154 ft 455 cfs78%
- Mount Vernon108 ft 577 cfs61%
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 Oconee River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (76%).
Oconee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Oconee River Near Penfield GA
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 02218300 |
93 cfs | 45% | -25% | 2.47 ft | 10.5 ft below | 491 ft |
|
Oconee River At Milledgeville GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02223000 |
317 cfs | 98% | 0% | 7.07 ft | 14.9 ft below | 246 ft |
|
Oconee River At Avant Mine GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02223056 |
356 cfs | 96% | +8% | 1.31 ft | 16.7 ft below | 207 ft |
|
Oconee River Near Oconee GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02223248 |
385 cfs | 74% | 0% | 0.94 ft | 16.1 ft below | 177 ft |
|
Oconee River At Dublin GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02223500 |
455 cfs | 78% | -2% | 1.15 ft | 19.9 ft below | 154 ft |
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Oconee River Near Mount Vernon GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02224500 |
577 cfs | 61% | -2% | 0.43 ft | 15.6 ft below | 108 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 Oconee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Oconee River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
Fishing near the Oconee River
About the Oconee River
How is the Oconee River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Oconee River is flowing at 577 cfs near Mount Vernon, GA, about 61% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 93 to 577 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Oconee River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Oconee River is at 76% 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.
What is flood stage on the Oconee River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Penfield (13.0 ft), Milledgeville (22.0 ft), Avant Mine (18.0 ft), Oconee (17.0 ft), Dublin (21.0 ft), Mount Vernon (16.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.