Major Flood
27 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Widespread major flooding occurs. Several buildings are flooded out and Highway 15 bridge floods.
27 ft
Major flooding begins. L.C. Curtis and Son Company offices flood.
22 ft
Moderate flooding expands. Several farm access roads begin to flood.
18 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Ward Road floods and cuts off access to L.C. Curtis and Son Sand and Gravel Company. Irrigation systems also begin to flood and need to be moved to higher ground.
17 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into fields...woodlands and pastures near the river. The water level is very close to Ward Road on the right bank. Flood waters will be approaching irrigation systems and they may need to be moved to higher ground.
15 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into fields...woodlands and pastures...mainly on the right bank of the river...upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia Highway 15 bridge.
13 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia Highway 15 bridge. The right bank begins to overflow into agricultural land and pastures with a foot or two of water.
11 ft
Bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia Highway 15 bridge. Some low lying areas on the right bank just begin to overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 1929 | 26.9 ft | 37,000 cfs |
| Dec 18, 1919 | 26.9 ft | 37,000 cfs |
| Apr 8, 1936 | 26.7 ft | 36,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Oconee River near Penfield?
The Oconee River near Penfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02218300) 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 Oconee River near Penfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Oconee River near Penfield is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Oconee River rises?
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Where is the Oconee River near Penfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greene County, Georgia at coordinates 33.7211°N, 83.2956°W. USGS site number: 02218300. 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.