River stage
Dames Ferry, Ocmulgee River
- River level
- 4.49 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.35 ft
- Recent high
- 5.20 ft
- Recent low
- 2.99 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DFYG1
- 30-day change
- +1.21 ft
- Average
- 3.55 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 36.30 ft
In brief
The Ocmulgee River at Dames Ferry, GA read 4.49 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.51 ft below action stage. That is 1.21 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DFYG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.30 ft | 1948-11-29 |
| 2 | 19.07 ft | 2015-12-27 |
| 3 | 18.99 ft | 2024-09-29 |
| 4 | 18.62 ft | 2023-03-28 |
| 5 | 18.48 ft | 2016-01-01 |
| 6 | 16.29 ft | 2024-02-13 |
| 7 | 16.22 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 8 | 16.22 ft | 2020-02-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage located on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18.
- 16.00 ft
Minor flooding of woodlands in the natural flood plain begins along the river. Low lying areas and portions of river access roads...upstream and downstream from the gage on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18 will begin to flood.
- 17.00 ft
Minor flooding expands into woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18. Low lying areas and portions of river access roads will become inundated with water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ocmulgee River flooding at Dames Ferry?
No. The Ocmulgee River at Dames Ferry is at 4.49 ft, 10.51 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Dames Ferry?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Ocmulgee River has been at Dames Ferry?
The highest crest on record is 36.3 ft, on 1948-11-29.
Is the Ocmulgee River high or low right now at Dames Ferry?
At 4.49 ft it is higher than 94% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DFYG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02212735). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.