Ogeechee River near Eden
Effingham County, Georgia
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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