Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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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
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
water approaches portions of Old Jenks Turnpike. Water enters a few homes near the river. A few feet of water will also surround a few homes on Harvey Road in the Bloomingdale area. These homes will likely only be accessible by boat. Major flooding will occur along the entire stretch of the Ogeechee River from around Oliver to Meldrim and the Bloomingdale area.
14 ft
several homes and camps near the river are surrounded by water. Significant flooding will also occur at Steel Bridge boat landing on Highway 119. Water will surround several homes near the boat landing and access to the homes will be limited. The boat landing will also be flooded and likely have limited use.
12 ft
water encroaches on some homes along Dashers Landing Road and Yarbrough Landing Road. Davis Landing Road also becomes impassable.
11.5 ft
the Morgans Bridge boat ramp is inaccessible.
11 ft
portions of Yarbrough Landing Road become impassable. Flooding will also begin upstream of the gauge at the Steel Bridge boat landing on Highway 119. Water will overflow the riverbank and begin to encroach on a few homes near the boat landing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1929 | 22 ft | 78,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1924 | 21.5 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 17.97 ft | 36,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EDEG1
River
Ogeechee River
County
Effingham, GA
Coordinates
32.1901°N, 81.4159°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ogeechee River near Eden?
The Ogeechee River near Eden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02202500) 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 Ogeechee River near Eden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ogeechee River near Eden is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ogeechee River rises?
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Where is the Ogeechee River near Eden gauge located?
The gauge is located in Effingham County, Georgia at coordinates 32.1901°N, 81.4159°W. USGS site number: 02202500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.