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SwedenOchlockonee River near Thomasville water level
River gauge, Ochlockonee River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 344 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Ochlockonee River near Thomasville is well above normal at 6.09 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.19 ft, based on 26 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.90 ft above typical. It is 8.91 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.77 ft, a difference of +4.32 ft.
It has dropped 0.65 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.04 ft and 11.40 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.19 ft3.90 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.39 ft – 5.91 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.77 ft+4.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.04 ft – 11.40 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.52 ft – 12.09 ft
- Highest on record
- 29.10 ftApril 2, 1948
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
- In Thomas County, water overtops the US-84 bridge. The southbound approach to the GA-3 bridge floods at this level.
- 30.00 ft
- In Thomas County, water overtops the US-19 bridge.
- 29.00 ft
- In Thomas County, water reaches the road surface of US-19 on the south side of the river. In Grady County, the GA-93 bridge is overtopped at this level.
- 28.00 ft
- In Thomas County, US-84 is flooded on the east side of the bridge and the water surface is near the road deck of the bridge. Water reaches the base of the GA-3 bridge on the north side of the river. The GA-202 bridge is overtopped at this level.
- 27.00 ft
- In Thomas County, water begins to flood road deck of the GA-202 bridge south of Lake Riverside. Water begins to flood the median of US-84 near the river and approach the road surface of the highway. In Grady County, water reaches the road surface of GA-93.
- 26.00 ft
- Water reaches the base of the US-19 bridge in Thomas County. The road is subject to closure above this level.
- 25.00 ft
- In Thomas County, water reaches the base of the US-84 bridge and the GA-202 bridge near Lake Riverside. These roads are subject to closure above this level. Water enters homes at the end of Flamingo Road. In Grady County, water will rise to the base of the GA-93 and Hadley Ferry bridges. These roads are subject to closure above this level.
- 24.50 ft
- Water will begin to flood the approaches to the GA-202 bridge near Lake Riverside.
- 23.00 ft
- Water begins to approach homes at the end of Flamingo Road in Thomas County. In Grady County, several structures at Dickie Ferry not elevated experience significant flooding.
- 22.00 ft
- In Grady County, Lewis Land near the river is completely inaccessible. Homes east of GA-93 near the river have water in their backyard. At Dickey Ferry, water floods structures not elevated near the river.
- 21.00 ft
- Egg and Butter Road North in Thomas County begins to flood about 1 mile south of Dusty Trail.
- 18.00 ft
- Access to structures at the end of Lewis Land in Grady County becomes restricted above this level. At Dickey Ferry, water begins to approach homes near the river.
- 6.09 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: 33 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.10 ft | April 2, 1948 |
| 2 | 23.83 ft | April 3, 2009 |
| 3 | 22.80 ft | March 8, 1984 |
| 4 | 22.50 ft | March 30, 1991 |
| 5 | 22.12 ft | February 27, 2013 |
| 6 | 22.00 ft | February 12, 1986 |
| 7 | 21.60 ft | October 4, 1994 |
| 8 | 20.80 ft | April 17, 1961 |
| 9 | 20.70 ft | April 12, 1975 |
| 10 | 20.52 ft | December 25, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Ochlockonee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ochlockonee River at GA 188, near CoolidgeRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River | 4.27 ft | High | −0.75 ft | 11 mi |
| Ochlockonee River near ConcordRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River | 30.34 ft | Very high | −0.84 ft | 21 mi |
| Ochlockonee River near HavanaRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River | 19.47 ft | Very high | −0.69 ft | 30 mi |
| Ochlockonee River near BloxhamRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River | 9.48 ft | Very high | −0.61 ft | 50 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Attapulgus Creek at AttapulgusRiver gauge, Little Attapulgus Creek | 1.04 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 28 mi |
| Flint River at Riverview Plantation, near HopefulRiver gauge, Flint River | 4.74 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 32 mi |
| Flint River at BainbridgeRiver gauge, Flint River | 18.63 ft | Normal | −0.24 ft | 32 mi |
| Little River near QuincyRiver gauge, Little River | 1.77 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 33 mi |
| Ichawaynochaway Creek below NewtonRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek | 3.04 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 34 mi |
| Flint River at NewtonRiver gauge, Flint River | 3.75 ft | Low | −1.90 ft | 34 mi |
| Little River near AdelRiver gauge, Little River | 5.01 ft | Very high | −0.70 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 4.32 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.77 ft.
What is flood stage for the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 8.91 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Ochlockonee River near Thomasville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.39 ft and 5.91 ft, based on 26 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 Ochlockonee River near Thomasville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 6.09 ft. Down 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ochlockonee River near Thomasville rising or falling?
Down 0.65 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 5.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Ochlockonee River near Thomasville normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:02327500(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.87583, -84.04678(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 6.09 ft | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 344 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (usgs:02327500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/ochlockonee-river-near-thomasville
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