RIVER GAUGE · OCMULGEE RIVER
Ocmulgee River at GA 18 at Dames Ferry
Monroe County, Georgia
Water level3.22 ft
Flow496 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17 ft
Minor flooding expands into woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18. Low lying areas and portions of river access roads will become inundated with water.
- 16 ft
Minor flooding of woodlands in the natural flood plain begins along the river. Low lying areas and portions of river access roads...upstream and downstream from the gage on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18 will begin to flood.
- 15 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage located on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 1948 | 36.3 ft | 80,000 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 19.07 ft | 48,437 cfs |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 18.99 ft | 48,137 cfs |
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