Ogeechee River at GA 88 near Grange
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.5 ft on Feb 9, 2020 (historic crest)
- 18.5 ft on Mar 29, 2023 (historic crest)
- 18.4 ft on Dec 26, 2015 (historic crest)
- 18.2 ft on Dec 16, 2019 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The water level will cover around one half of the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The water level will cover around three fourths of the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp. |
| 20.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding expands into the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and the bridge may become closed. The water level will also be near the top of the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp. |
| 22.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues to expand into the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge and will likely be closed. The water level will completely cover the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp and begin to flood the adjacent parking lot. |
| 24.0 ft | Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge and will likely be closed. The water level will completely cover the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp and begin to flood the adjacent parking lot. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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