Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Major flooding begins. Many streets and homes will flood in West Athens. Estimated record crest around 22 feet occurred February 28...1902.
21 ft
Moderate flooding expands. Many basements and yards and some streets are flooded in residential areas bordering the river in West Athens.
20 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flood waters flow from behind Beechwood to the Macon Highway Bridge. One street in West Athens is usually flooded at 20 feet.
18 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Residential yards are flooded in West Athens.
15 ft
Bankfull Stage is reached.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 1902 | 25.5 ft | 19,600 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1929 | 23.6 ft | 11,800 cfs |
| Aug 18, 1939 | 23 ft | 8,420 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MOCG1
River
Middle Oconee River
County
Clarke, GA
Coordinates
33.9467°N, 83.4228°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Oconee River at US 78 at Athens?
The Middle Oconee River at US 78 at Athens gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02217500) 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 Middle Oconee River at US 78 at Athens?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Oconee River at US 78 at Athens is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Oconee River rises?
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Where is the Middle Oconee River at US 78 at Athens gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clarke County, Georgia at coordinates 33.9467°N, 83.4228°W. USGS site number: 02217500. 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.