Oconee River River Levels

Total streamflow across the Oconee River was last observed at 8,285 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 16,433 acre-ft of water today; about 29% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 28,935 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 1,950 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Oconee River At Milledgeville with a gauge stage of 8.06 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.

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.