OCONEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
33.28, -83.25


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Oconee River was last observed at 11,884 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 23,572 acre-ft of water today; about 67% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 17,859 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 3,300 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Oconee River At Milledgeville with a gauge stage of 7.41 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.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 23,572 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 11,884.0 cfs
+649.0 cfs (+5.78%)
Percent of Normal 66.55%
Maximum 174,600.0 cfs
2016-01-01
Seasonal Avg 17,859 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Oconee River Near Penfield
USGS 02218300
724 cfs 4.24 ft -4.11
Oconee River At Milledgeville
USGS 02223000
499 cfs 7.41 ft -5.67
Oconee River At Avant Mine
USGS 02223056
2540 cfs 6.03 ft 31.61
Oconee River Near Oconee
USGS 02223248
2650 cfs 5.83 ft 43.24
Oconee River At Dublin
USGS 02223500
2670 cfs 4.9 ft -10.1
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
USGS 02224500
3300 cfs 5.41 ft -11.53
History of the River

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.

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