Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville water level

Name: Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Ocmulgee River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

1.48ft Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,090 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.70 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:38 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville is at 1.48 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.05 ft above the median of 1.43 ft for mid-October, based on 19 years of readings. It is 18.52 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.41 ft (+0.07 ft).

It has dropped 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.70 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 02:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 0.50 ft and 4.67 ft.

Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.43 ft0.05 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.42 ft – 9.34 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.41 ft+0.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.50 ft – 4.67 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.50 ft – 10.92 ft
Highest on record: 40.91 ftJuly 9, 1994
Forecast peak: 1.40 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville

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

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 18.52 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

47.70 ft: Major flooding continues in Hawkinsville...and points upstream and downstream of the city. Flood waters reach the Hawkinsville Division Plant. Serious flooding is now occurring through much of the city except for the higher terrain in western downtown and points west.
46.50 ft: Major flooding continues in Hawkinsville. This includes points upstream and downstream of the city. The Veterans Memorial Parking lot in Downtown Hawkinsville floods. Much of the south...east...and north sides of the city floods.
45.80 ft: Major flooding is occurring in Hawkinsville. Veterans Memorial Monument begins flooding.
42.80 ft: Major flooding continues in the city of Hawkinsville and points upstream and downstream from the city. Hollingsworth and Vose Corporation begins to flood.
41.80 ft: Major flooding occurs in the city of Hawkinsville and the river reach upstream and downstream from Hawkinsville. Bearden Oil begins flooding on the east side of Hawkinsville.
40.90 ft: Major flooding occurs along the river...especially east of the city...in the flood plain. The record crest was 40.9 feet on July 9...1994. This was the result of 10 to 13 inches of rain which fell upstream between Macon and southern part of metro Atlanta.
36.50 ft: Moderate flooding continues...as flood waters now will begin entering rail road buildings along the river.
31.00 ft: Moderate flooding occurs...with at least 10 to 15 homes flooded on the south end of Hawkinsville.
26.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins...with several homes surrounded by flood waters and at least 3 homes begin flooding near Gooseneck Lane and RiverView Road.
25.00 ft: Minor flooding occurs...with some roads closed with access to residences. RiverView Road closes to residents.
23.00 ft: Minor flooding continues of roads on the southside of Hawkinsville along Gooseneck Lane, cutting off access to homes. The water will be from 1 to 3 feet deep over the road.
20.50 ft: Minor flooding of roads continues on the southside of Hawkinsville...along Gooseneck Lane. Water continues to inundate Gooseneck Lane, cutting off access to homes.
1.48 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: 15 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	40.91 ft	July 9, 1994
2	32.10 ft	March 7, 1971
3	32.00 ft	March 12, 1998
4	30.40 ft	March 22, 1990
5	30.30 ft	April 12, 1964
6	30.00 ft	March 2, 1961
7	29.79 ft	December 29, 2015
8	28.00 ft	February 28, 1992
9	27.90 ft	March 1, 1979
10	27.76 ft	February 23, 2020

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 40° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 76° 45° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 78° 54° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 76° 55° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 74° 52° – Wind 17 mph

25 Sun 75° 53° – Wind 16 mph

26 Mon 77° 56° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Ocmulgee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ocmulgee River near JacksonRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	4.06 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	74 mi
Ocmulgee River at GA 18, at Dames FerryRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	3.27 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	53 mi
Ocmulgee River at MaconRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	5.56 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	39 mi
Ocmulgee River at GA 96, near BonaireRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	1.96 ft	Low	−0.33 ft	18 mi
Ocmulgee River at AbbevilleRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	1.42 ft	Normal	−0.75 ft	23 mi
Ocmulgee River at Lumber CityRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	2.70 ft	Normal	−0.30 ft	53 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tucsawhatchee Creek near HawkinsvilleRiver gauge, Tucsawhatchee Creek	1.15 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	3.8 mi
Big Indian Creek at US 341, near ClinchfieldRiver gauge, Big Indian Creek	13.99 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Turkey Creek at ByromvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek	4.43 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	26 mi
Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road, near ByronRiver gauge, Echeconnee Creek	6.00 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	31 mi
Flint River at GA 26, near MontezumaRiver gauge, Flint River	0.89 ft	Normal	−0.16 ft	34 mi
Turnpike Creek near McRaeRiver gauge, Turnpike Creek	5.42 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	37 mi
Big Sandy Creek at US 441, near IrwintonRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek	2.83 ft	Very low	±0	38 mi
Oconee River at DublinRiver gauge, Oconee River	1.18 ft	Low	−0.10 ft	38 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville compare with last year?

It is 0.07 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.41 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 18.52 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.43 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.42 ft and 9.34 ft, based on 19 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 Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.48 ft. Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville rising or falling?

Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ocmulgee River at US 341, at Hawkinsville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 19 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:02215000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.28300, -83.46231 (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	1.48 ft	2026-10-20 16:45	Provisional
Flow	1,090 cfs	2026-10-20 16:45	Provisional

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