Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. River access roads are covered with water. Robinson Creek upstream and Freem Creek downstream from the river gauge will backup and cause additional flooding.
9 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs. Water overflows into any agricultural lands and pastures near the river upstream and downstream from the river gauge.
7 ft
Water enters the flood plain at this point. The area at the gage site is an isolated part of the county where very high banks or cliffs exist.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 1946 | 8.9 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Nov 27, 1948 | 8.26 ft | 9,430 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 7.54 ft | 7,910 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BWKG1
River
Apalachee River
County
Oconee, GA
Coordinates
33.7881°N, 83.4742°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Apalachee River near Bostwick?
The Apalachee River near Bostwick gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02219000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Apalachee River near Bostwick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Apalachee River near Bostwick is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Apalachee River rises?
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Where is the Apalachee River near Bostwick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Oconee County, Georgia at coordinates 33.7881°N, 83.4742°W. USGS site number: 02219000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.