Major Flood
26 ft
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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
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation flooding occurring in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage near Georgia Highway 16. The flooding will be worse than what occurred with Tropical Storm Alberto in July 1994. The flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep over Jackson Lake Road or Old Georgia Highway 221 that parallels the river on the left bank from Lloyd Shoals Dam to Georgia Highway 16. A low lying portion of Stark Road on the right bank will under a foot of water.
26 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage near Georgia Highway 16. The flood waters will be from one to three feet deep over Jackson Lake Road or Old Georgia Highway 221 that parallels the river on the left bank from Lloyd Shoals Dam to Georgia Highway 16. A low lying portion of Stark Road on the right bank will begin to flood. The flooding will be similar to what occurred with Tropical Storm Alberto in July 1994.
25 ft
Significant flooding continues and expands further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage near Georgia Highway 16. The flood waters will be from one to two feet deep over Jackson Lake Road or Old Georgia Highway 221 that parallels the river on the left bank from Lloyd Shoals Dam to Georgia Highway 16.
23 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage near Georgia Highway 16. The flood waters will begin to cover low lying portions of Jackson Lake Road or Old Georgia Highway 221 that parallels the river on the left bank from Lloyd Shoals Dam to Georgia Highway 16.
21 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the river from the stream gage near Georgia Highway 16. The flood waters will approach Jackson Lake Road or Old Georgia Highway 221 on the left bank of the river from Lloyd Shoals Dam to Georgia Highway 16.
19 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the river from the stream gage near Georgia Highway 16.
16 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the river from the stream gage near Georgia Highway 16.
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 5, 1994 | 26.87 ft | 68,500 cfs |
| Dec 10, 1919 | 26.8 ft | 69,000 cfs |
| Nov 27, 1948 | 23.9 ft | 56,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ocmulgee River near Jackson?
The Ocmulgee River near Jackson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02210500) 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 near Jackson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ocmulgee River near Jackson is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
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Where is the Ocmulgee River near Jackson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Butts County, Georgia at coordinates 33.3126°N, 83.8374°W. USGS site number: 02210500. 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.
- Gauge reading affected by power generation.