River stage
Midville, Ogeechee River
- River level
- 5.12 ft
- Status
- Above action stage
- 7-day change
- +1.65 ft
- Recent high
- 5.24 ft
- Recent low
- -0.05 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MDVG1
- 30-day change
- +4.83 ft
- Average
- 1.98 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 12.41 ft
In brief
The Ogeechee River at Midville, GA read 5.12 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.88 ft below minor flood stage. That is 4.83 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MDVG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.41 ft | 1929-10-01 |
| 2 | 12.20 ft | 1990-10-13 |
| 3 | 11.00 ft | 1925-01-01 |
| 4 | 10.40 ft | 1929-03-08 |
| 5 | 9.90 ft | 1940-08-14 |
| 6 | 9.70 ft | 1928-08-19 |
| 7 | 9.40 ft | 1944-03-25 |
| 8 | 9.21 ft | 2024-09-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
the access road into the River Bluff community in Midville floods. The lower portion of Johnson Road near Herndon is also flooded.
- 10.00 ft
water reaches the lower portion of Rogers Landing Road.
- 12.00 ft
water reaches the bottom level of some homes along Rogers Landing Road.
- 14.40 ft
water approaches the lowest portion of Coleman Lake restaurant. The bottom floor of a home near the Highway 56 overpass in Midville is threatened.
- 17.70 ft
the Choates gas station and a portion of Highway 56 in Midville flood. Adjacent businesses and warehouses are also affected.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ogeechee River flooding at Midville?
No. The Ogeechee River at Midville is at 5.12 ft, 0.88 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Midville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 6 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 13 ft.
What is the highest the Ogeechee River has been at Midville?
The highest crest on record is 12.41 ft, on 1929-10-01.
Is the Ogeechee River high or low right now at Midville?
At 5.12 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MDVG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02201230). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.