River stage
Rocky Ford, Ogeechee River
- River level
- 5.63 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.74 ft
- Recent high
- 8.41 ft
- Recent low
- 2.66 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RFDG1
- 30-day change
- +2.96 ft
- Average
- 4.16 ft
- Readings
- 119
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.22 ft
In brief
The Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford, GA read 5.63 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.37 ft below action stage. That is 2.96 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RFDG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.22 ft | 2024-08-08 |
| 2 | 13.92 ft | 2003-03-23 |
| 3 | 13.88 ft | 2020-02-22 |
| 4 | 13.41 ft | 2024-10-02 |
| 5 | 13.28 ft | 2021-02-22 |
| 6 | 12.99 ft | 2020-03-08 |
| 7 | 12.82 ft | 2024-11-10 |
| 8 | 12.70 ft | 2003-07-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
the Rocky Ford boat ramp at the bridge on Rocky Ford Road is unusable. Agricultural lands along the river flood.
- 18.00 ft
several homes on the south side of Rocky Ford will be flooded.
- 23.00 ft
water covers Rocky Ford Road near the bridge. Several homes on the south side of Rocky Ford are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ogeechee River flooding at Rocky Ford?
No. The Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford is at 5.63 ft, 6.37 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rocky Ford?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Ogeechee River has been at Rocky Ford?
The highest crest on record is 14.22 ft, on 2024-08-08.
Is the Ogeechee River high or low right now at Rocky Ford?
At 5.63 ft it is higher than 83% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RFDG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02202040). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.