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Ogeechee River at Midville water level

River gauge, Ogeechee River, Georgia, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.56ft Down 0.50 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
390 cfs
0 5 10 Highest onrecord 12.20 ft Minor floodstage 6.00 ft

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:14 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Ogeechee River at Midville is at 2.56 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.37 ft, based on 23 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.19 ft above typical. It is 3.44 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.19 ft, a difference of +0.37 ft.

It has dropped 0.50 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 0.13 ft and 5.10 ft.

Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.37 ft1.19 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
−1.11 ft – 3.96 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
2.19 ft+0.37 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
0.13 ft – 5.10 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
−0.05 ft – 6.16 ft
Highest on record
12.20 ftOctober 13, 1990
Forecast peak
2.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Ogeechee River at Midville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 6.00 ft, 3.44 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

17.70 ft
the Choates gas station and a portion of Highway 56 in Midville flood. Adjacent businesses and warehouses are also affected.
14.40 ft
water approaches the lowest portion of Coleman Lake restaurant. The bottom floor of a home near the Highway 56 overpass in Midville is threatened.
12.00 ft
water reaches the bottom level of some homes along Rogers Landing Road.
10.00 ft
water reaches the lower portion of Rogers Landing Road.
6.00 ft
the access road into the River Bluff community in Midville floods. The lower portion of Johnson Road near Herndon is also flooded.
2.56 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 36 %.

RankLevelDate
112.20 ftOctober 13, 1990
29.90 ftAugust 14, 1940
39.40 ftMarch 25, 1944
49.21 ftSeptember 29, 2024
59.10 ftMarch 11, 1936
69.10 ftMarch 7, 1971
78.97 ftFebruary 22, 1995
88.60 ftMarch 14, 1980
98.51 ftMarch 22, 2003
108.40 ftMarch 3, 1939

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 69° 44° – Wind 10 mph
20 Tue 74° 40° – Wind 8 mph
21 Wed 75° 51° – Wind 11 mph
22 Thu 76° 53° – Wind 4 mph
23 Fri 75° 53° – Wind 12 mph
24 Sat 73° 53° – Wind 18 mph
25 Sun 75° 51° – Wind 17 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Ogeechee River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Ogeechee River at GA 88, near GrangeRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 6.55 ft Normal −0.14 ft 27 mi
Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky FordRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 7.03 ft High −0.25 ft 26 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 24, near OliverRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 9.26 ft High +0.52 ft 45 mi
Ogeechee River near EdenRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 4.47 ft Normal +0.08 ft 64 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 204, near EllabellRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 5.33 ft Normal +0.07 ft 71 mi
Ogeechee River at US 17, near Richmond HillTidal gauge, Ogeechee River 1.92 ft No reference yet +1.21 ft 80 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Williamson Swamp Creek at DavisboroRiver gauge, Williamson Swamp Creek 2.34 ft Low −0.01 ft 24 mi
Beaverdam Creek near SardisRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek 1.35 ft Normal −0.02 ft 26 mi
Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near WrensRiver gauge, Brushy Creek 2.05 ft Very high −0.02 ft 26 mi
Brier Creek near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Brier Creek 5.37 ft Normal −0.43 ft 26 mi
Ohoopee River at GA 297, near SwainsboroRiver gauge, Ohoopee River 8.20 ft Normal −0.17 ft 27 mi
Brier Creek at MillhavenRiver gauge, Brier Creek 4.79 ft High −0.47 ft 35 mi
Savannah River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Savannah River 6.65 ft Low −0.01 ft 36 mi
Spirit Creek at US 1, near AugustaRiver gauge, Spirit Creek 2.72 ft Low −0.02 ft 39 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Ogeechee River at Midville higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.37 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.19 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ogeechee River at Midville?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 3.44 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ogeechee River at Midville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −1.11 ft and 3.96 ft, based on 23 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Ogeechee River at Midville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.56 ft. Down 0.50 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ogeechee River at Midville rising or falling?

Down 0.50 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.15 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ogeechee River at Midville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02201230 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.81469, -82.23500 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.56 ft 2026-10-19 14:00 Provisional
Flow 390 cfs 2026-10-19 14:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ogeechee River at Midville (usgs:02201230). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/ogeechee-river-at-midville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer