River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Lanier

River stage

Jackson Lake, Ocmulgee River

River level
528.82 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
530.00 ft
Flood stage
530.50 ft
Record crest
534.40 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JKNG1

Record crest
534.40 ft
Flood stage
530.50 ft
Crest date
1994-07-06

In brief

The Ocmulgee River at Jackson Lake, GA read 528.82 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.18 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge JKNG1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 530.00 ftMinor flooding 530.50 ft CURRENT 528.82 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 534.40 ft 1994-07-06
2 531.94 ft 2015-12-26
3 531.21 ft 2015-12-31
RankCrestDate
4 530.65 ft 2009-11-12
5 530.53 ft 2010-02-06
6 530.51 ft 2009-12-26

Frequently asked questions

Is the Ocmulgee River flooding at Jackson Lake?

No. The Ocmulgee River at Jackson Lake is at 528.82 ft, 1.18 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Jackson Lake?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 530 ft and minor flooding 530.5 ft.

What is the highest the Ocmulgee River has been at Jackson Lake?

The highest crest on record is 534.4 ft, on 1994-07-06.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JKNG1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.