Ochlockonee River near Coolidge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.5 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.6 ft on Apr 2, 2009 (historic crest)
- 17.4 ft on Mar 9, 1998 (historic crest)
- 17.3 ft on Mar 7, 1984 (historic crest)
- 17.0 ft on Dec 25, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Lowland flooding begins downstream of the GA 188 bridge. |
|---|---|
| 17.5 ft | Access to residences along the river between the gage and US-19 may become restricted by flood waters. |
| 20.0 ft | Water begins to approach the base of the GA-188 bridge. |
| 23.0 ft | Water reaches the base of the GA-188 bridge and the road is subject to closure above this level. |
| 26.0 ft | Water floods the eastbound approach to the GA-188 bridge. |
| 28.0 ft | Water approaches a residence on the east bank of the river. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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