River stage
Ogeechee River
- River level
- 1
- Status
- Running high
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 1
- Overall
- Running high
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Ogeechee River reported. None was above flood stage; 1 was above action stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Ogeechee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Ogeechee River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eden | 3.02 ft | normal, rising |
| Ellabell | 3.98 ft | no flood stage set |
| Grange | 7.80 ft | normal, rising |
| Midville | 5.12 ft | above action stage |
| Oliver | 7.86 ft | no flood stage set |
| Richmond Hill | 3.81 ft | no flood stage set |
| Rocky Ford | 5.63 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Ogeechee River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Eden, GA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Black Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Savannah River 11 gauges
- Altamaha River 4 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Oconee River 8 gauges
- Satilla River 4 gauges
- Ocmulgee River 7 gauges
- Kettle Creek (GA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ogeechee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Ogeechee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Ogeechee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Eden is at 3.02 ft; Grange is at 7.80 ft; Midville is at 5.12 ft; Rocky Ford is at 5.63 ft.
Where is the Ogeechee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Ogeechee River in Georgia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.