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Ocmulgee River at GA 18 at Dames Ferry

National Weather Service gauge DFYG1 · Georgia · Monroe County · 33.0167, -83.7272 · USGS 02212735

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.

Action stage15.0 ft
Minor flooding16.0 ft
Moderate flooding18.0 ft
Major flooding20.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

15.0 ftBankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage located on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18.
16.0 ftMinor flooding of woodlands in the natural flood plain begins along the river. Low lying areas and portions of river access roads...upstream and downstream from the gage on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18 will begin to flood.
17.0 ftMinor flooding expands into woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Dames Ferry Road or Georgia Highway 18. Low lying areas and portions of river access roads will become inundated with water.

Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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