River stage
Oconee River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Oconee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Oconee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Oconee River is measured at 8 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Avant Mine near Oconee | 1.36 ft | normal, steady |
| Dublin | 1.88 ft | normal, steady |
| Mount Vernon | 1.34 ft | normal, rising |
| Lake Oconee | 434.31 ft | normal, steady |
| Lake Sinclair | 338.11 ft | normal, steady |
| Milledgeville | 7.08 ft | normal, steady |
| Oconee | 1.43 ft | below flood stage |
| Penfield | 4.43 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Oconee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Oconee, GA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Buffalo Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Ocmulgee River 7 gauges
- Kettle Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Yellow River (GA) 6 gauges
- Ogeechee River 7 gauges
- Savannah River 11 gauges
- Flint River (GA) 14 gauges
- Shoal Creek (GA) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oconee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Oconee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Oconee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Avant Mine near Oconee is at 1.36 ft; Dublin is at 1.88 ft; Mount Vernon is at 1.34 ft; Lake Oconee is at 434.31 ft.
Where is the Oconee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Oconee 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.