Major Flood
18 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Widespread inundation flooding occurs. Many homes will be flooded out along the river in Abbeville. The record crest was 23.1 feet on July 11...1994.
20 ft
Major flooding continues. When the river rises to 20 feet...several farm houses become isolated.
18 ft
Major flooding begins. Homes begin to flood on the west side of the river in Abbeville just downstream from the boat ramp and park. Residents will need to be evacuated by boat if not already out.
16 ft
Flooding of farm lands...timberlands...and access roads will occur.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Roads to homes along the west side of the river in Abbeville become inaccessible.
13 ft
Minor flooding of lowlands adjacent to the river continue to expand into the flood plain. Flooding of the nearby park and parking lot at the Abbeville boat ramp also expands.
12 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of lowlands adjacent to the river begins. The water level reaches the top of the Abbeville boat ramp and also begins to flood the nearby park.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions begin upstream and downstream from the gage at Highway 286. Water begins to spill out into low lying areas of the flood plain.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1994 | 23.1 ft | 127,000 cfs |
| Jan 22, 1925 | 20.3 ft | 71,000 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1936 | 19.7 ft | 68,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ocmulgee River at Abbeville?
The Ocmulgee River at Abbeville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02215260) 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 Ocmulgee River at Abbeville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ocmulgee River at Abbeville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ocmulgee River rises?
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Where is the Ocmulgee River at Abbeville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wilcox County, Georgia at coordinates 31.9967°N, 83.2792°W. USGS site number: 02215260. 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.