River stage
Ocmulgee River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Ocmulgee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Ocmulgee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Ocmulgee River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Macon | 10.18 ft | normal, rising |
| Abbeville | 2.11 ft | normal, rising |
| Dames Ferry | 4.49 ft | normal, rising |
| Jackson | 5.23 ft | normal, rising |
| Jackson Lake | 528.82 ft | normal, steady |
| Lumber City | 2.43 ft | normal, rising |
| Hawkinsville | 3.64 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Ocmulgee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Macon, GA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Oconee River 8 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Flint River (GA) 14 gauges
- Yellow River (GA) 6 gauges
- Kettle Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Chattahoochee River 21 gauges
- Shoal Creek (GA) 5 gauges
- New River (GA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ocmulgee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Ocmulgee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Ocmulgee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Macon is at 10.18 ft; Abbeville is at 2.11 ft; Dames Ferry is at 4.49 ft; Jackson is at 5.23 ft.
Where is the Ocmulgee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Ocmulgee River in Georgia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.