-1644.0 cfs (-9.96%) since yesterday
56.71% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Oconee River
was last observed at
14,858
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
29,470
acre-ft of water today; about 57%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
26,202 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 3,960 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Oconee River At Milledgeville
with a gauge stage of 8.54 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.
Last Updated
2024-04-26
Streamflow
14,858.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
56.71%
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.