Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Major flooding continues. Southern Railroad Bridge flooded out.
33 ft
Major flooding expands. Highway 341 bridge is flooded.
30 ft
Major flooding continues. Entire town of Lumber City will be cut off and isolated by Ocmulgee River...and swollen local creeks and small streams will occur. Some businesses and homes will flood near river, and water reaches the under supports of the Highway 341 bridge.
23 ft
Major flooding begins. A mobile home floods on the southside of the Highway 341 bridge.
18 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flooding of the access road to the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge begins.
15 ft
Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins. Water overflows into the broad swampy flood plain. Farm fields on the right bank flood. General agriculture and timber interests are affected by the flooding. In addition, water reaches the top of the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge.
14 ft
Bankfull conditions begin. Water begins to spread into the natural floodplain.
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 20, 1925 | 26.3 ft | 105,800 cfs |
| Jul 14, 1994 | 24.59 ft | 92,900 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1929 | 23.5 ft | 85,050 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LBRG1
River
Ocmulgee River
County
Telfair, GA
Coordinates
31.9199°N, 82.6741°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ocmulgee River at Lumber City?
The Ocmulgee River at Lumber City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02215500) 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 Lumber City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ocmulgee River at Lumber City is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ocmulgee River rises?
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Where is the Ocmulgee River at Lumber City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Telfair County, Georgia at coordinates 31.9199°N, 82.6741°W. USGS site number: 02215500. 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.