Major Flood
27 ft
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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
24 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation occurs of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. The water begins to cover portions of the highway. The bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge and will likely be closed.
25 ft
Moderate flooding continues to expand into the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge. The bridge may become closed.
24 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding occurs of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. The water level is around one foot below the bottom of the bridge.
22 ft
Minor flooding expands into the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297.
20 ft
Minor flooding continues of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297.
18 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297.
16 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297.
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 29, 2024 | 20.54 ft | 16,895 cfs |
| Feb 21, 2020 | 19.02 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| Mar 7, 2020 | 18.71 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ohoopee River at GA 297 near Swainsboro?
The Ohoopee River at GA 297 near Swainsboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02225270) 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 Ohoopee River at GA 297 near Swainsboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Ohoopee River at GA 297 near Swainsboro is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Ohoopee River rises?
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Where is the Ohoopee River at GA 297 near Swainsboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Emanuel County, Georgia at coordinates 32.4403°N, 82.3822°W. USGS site number: 02225270. 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
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.