RIVER GAUGE · APALACHEE RIVER
Apalachee River near Bostwick
Oconee County, Georgia
Water level1.41 ft
Flow39 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft6,430 cfs
Minor flood9 ft11,500 cfs
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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