Ogeechee River river
Total streamflow across the Ogeechee River was last observed at 739 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,466 acre-ft of water today; about 25% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,943 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-02-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at 54,700 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Ogeechee River At Midville reporting a streamflow rate of 739 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd with a gauge stage of 4.35 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Ogeechee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 183 ft, the Ogeechee River At Midville.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Ogeechee River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Ogeechee River
All 3 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ogeechee River At Midville
GA
USGS 02201230
|
739 | 3.55 | 9.7 | 86% | 17 | 59,000 | 183 |
|
Ogeechee River At Rocky Ford Rd
GA
USGS 02202040
|
546 | 4.35 | 3.9 | 52% | 19 | 75,000 | 114 |
|
Ogeechee River Near Eden
GA
USGS 02202500
|
453 | 2.96 | 2.6 | 35% | 22 | 78,000 | 29 |
Year-over-year discharge
Each year's aggregate streamflow overlaid on a calendar-year axis. Toggle individual years from the legend to compare current conditions against past wet / dry cycles.
Seasonal discharge comparison
All recorded years on a Jan–Dec axis · latest year highlighted
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Ogeechee River
The Ogeechee River spans approximately 294 miles in Georgia and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It has played a significant role in Georgia's history, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans, explorers, and settlers. The river's hydrology is impacted by a series of dams and reservoirs, including the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake, which was built for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. The river is also utilized for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and boating. However, the river has faced environmental challenges, with pollution incidents impacting its water quality, leading to concerns for agricultural uses as well. The Ogeechee River is an important resource for Georgia's economy and environment, requiring continued efforts to protect its health and ensure its sustainability.
Recreation along the Ogeechee River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Ogeechee River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Ogeechee River
Where does the data for the Ogeechee River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.