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Apalachee River near Bostwick
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Oconee County, Georgia on the Apalachee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02219000, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

21 ft

Moderate Flood

16 ft

Minor Flood

9 ft

11,500 cfs

Action Stage

7 ft

6,430 cfs

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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, 19468.9 ft11,200 cfs
Jan 5, 19468.9 ft11,200 cfs
Nov 27, 19488.26 ft9,430 cfs
Nov 27, 19488.26 ft9,430 cfs
Mar 16, 19907.54 ft7,910 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02219000

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