Ohoopee River at GA 297 near Swainsboro
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 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 27.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.5 ft on Sep 29, 2024 (historic crest)
- 19.0 ft on Feb 22, 2020 (historic crest)
- 18.7 ft on Mar 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 18.3 ft on Jul 7, 2013 (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 297. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. |
| 20.0 ft | Minor flooding continues of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding expands into the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. |
| 24.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding occurs of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. The water level is around one foot below the bottom of the bridge. |
| 25.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues to expand into the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge. The bridge may become closed. |
| 27.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation occurs of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 297. The water begins to cover portions of the highway. 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. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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