Oconee River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Oconee River Levels

October 4 2024

60,127 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Oconee River Near Penfield
USGS 02218300
794 cfs 4.36 ft -12.94
Oconee River At Milledgeville
USGS 02223000
765 cfs 7.75 ft 0
Oconee River At Avant Mine
USGS 02223056
1340 cfs 3.77 ft -11.26
Oconee River Near Oconee
USGS 02223248
2000 cfs 4.74 ft -46.81
Oconee River At Dublin
USGS 02223500
7080 cfs 11.23 ft -51.17
Oconee River Near Mount Vernon
USGS 02224500
19100 cfs 14.64 ft 10.4

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