River stage
Lumber City, Ocmulgee River
- River level
- 2.43 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.26 ft
- Recent high
- 11.57 ft
- Recent low
- 0.22 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LBRG1
- 30-day change
- +1.65 ft
- Average
- 2.48 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.30 ft
In brief
The Ocmulgee River at Lumber City, GA read 2.43 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.57 ft below action stage. That is 1.65 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LBRG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.30 ft | 1925-01-21 |
| 2 | 24.59 ft | 1994-07-15 |
| 3 | 23.50 ft | 1929-03-12 |
| 4 | 22.70 ft | 1936-04-16 |
| 5 | 22.70 ft | 1949-12-09 |
| 6 | 21.60 ft | 1891-03-01 |
| 7 | 21.10 ft | 1913-03-23 |
| 8 | 20.63 ft | 1998-03-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Bankfull conditions begin. Water begins to spread into the natural floodplain.
- 15.00 ft
Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins. Water overflows into the broad swampy flood plain. Farm fields on the right bank flood. General agriculture and timber interests are affected by the flooding. In addition, water reaches the top of the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flooding of the access road to the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge begins.
- 23.00 ft
Major flooding begins. A mobile home floods on the southside of the Highway 341 bridge.
- 30.00 ft
Major flooding continues. Entire town of Lumber City will be cut off and isolated by Ocmulgee River...and swollen local creeks and small streams will occur. Some businesses and homes will flood near river, and water reaches the under supports of the Highway 341 bridge.
- 33.00 ft
Major flooding expands. Highway 341 bridge is flooded.
- 37.00 ft
Major flooding continues. Southern Railroad Bridge flooded out.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ocmulgee River flooding at Lumber City?
No. The Ocmulgee River at Lumber City is at 2.43 ft, 11.57 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Lumber City?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Ocmulgee River has been at Lumber City?
The highest crest on record is 26.3 ft, on 1925-01-21.
Is the Ocmulgee River high or low right now at Lumber City?
At 2.43 ft it is higher than 66% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LBRG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02215500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.