Middle Oconee River at US 78 at Athens
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 25.5 ft on Feb 28, 1902 (historic crest)
- 23.6 ft on Mar 5, 1929 (historic crest)
- 23.0 ft on Aug 19, 1939 (historic crest)
- 21.3 ft on Oct 2, 1929 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | Bankfull Stage is reached. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached. Residential yards are flooded in West Athens. |
| 20.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Flood waters flow from behind Beechwood to the Macon Highway Bridge. One street in West Athens is usually flooded at 20 feet. |
| 21.0 ft | Moderate flooding expands. Many basements and yards and some streets are flooded in residential areas bordering the river in West Athens. |
| 22.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Many streets and homes will flood in West Athens. Estimated record crest around 22 feet occurred February 28...1902. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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