Ogeechee River near Eden
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.0 ft on Oct 1, 1929 (historic crest)
- 21.5 ft on Jan 1, 1925 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Aug 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 17.2 ft on Mar 14, 1936 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | portions of Yarbrough Landing Road become impassable. Flooding will also begin upstream of the gauge at the Steel Bridge boat landing on Highway 119. Water will overflow the riverbank and begin to encroach on a few homes near the boat landing. |
|---|---|
| 11.5 ft | the Morgans Bridge boat ramp is inaccessible. |
| 12.0 ft | water encroaches on some homes along Dashers Landing Road and Yarbrough Landing Road. Davis Landing Road also becomes impassable. |
| 14.0 ft | several homes and camps near the river are surrounded by water. Significant flooding will also occur at Steel Bridge boat landing on Highway 119. Water will surround several homes near the boat landing and access to the homes will be limited. The boat landing will also be flooded and likely have limited use. |
| 16.0 ft | water approaches portions of Old Jenks Turnpike. Water enters a few homes near the river. A few feet of water will also surround a few homes on Harvey Road in the Bloomingdale area. These homes will likely only be accessible by boat. Major flooding will occur along the entire stretch of the Ogeechee River from around Oliver to Meldrim and the Bloomingdale area. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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