Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell water level
River gauge, Ogeechee River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 881 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell is at 5.43 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.34 ft, based on 16 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.09 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.65 ft, a difference of +0.78 ft.
It has risen 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.90 ft and 5.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.34 ft1.09 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.88 ft – 7.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.65 ft+0.78 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.90 ft – 5.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.90 ft – 8.76 ft
- Highest on record
- 17.14 ftAugust 10, 2024
Floating and fishing near Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.14 ft | August 10, 2024 |
| 2 | 15.71 ft | April 11, 1960 |
| 3 | 15.32 ft | April 22, 1961 |
| 4 | 15.21 ft | April 3, 1948 |
| 5 | 15.12 ft | March 4, 1971 |
| 6 | 14.63 ft | February 25, 2020 |
| 7 | 14.28 ft | March 8, 2020 |
| 8 | 13.86 ft | February 10, 1973 |
| 9 | 13.82 ft | February 22, 2021 |
| 10 | 13.60 ft | March 7, 1964 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | 6.45 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 97 mi |
| Ogeechee River at MidvilleRiver gauge, Ogeechee River | 2.09 ft | Normal | −0.33 ft | 71 mi |
| Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky FordRiver gauge, Ogeechee River | 6.14 ft | High | −0.71 ft | 48 mi |
| Ogeechee River at GA 24, near OliverRiver gauge, Ogeechee River | 9.91 ft | High | +0.45 ft | 30 mi |
| Ogeechee River near EdenRiver gauge, Ogeechee River | 4.75 ft | Normal | +0.25 ft | 8 mi |
| Ogeechee River at US 17, near Richmond HillTidal gauge, Ogeechee River | 3.69 ft | No reference yet | −0.19 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Creek near BlitchtonRiver gauge, Black Creek | 2.36 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Canoochee River at Bridge 38, at Fort StewartRiver gauge, Canoochee River | 7.58 ft | High | −0.35 ft | 9 mi |
| Savannah River at GA 25, at Port WentworthTidal gauge, Savannah River | 4.49 ft | Very high | +0.23 ft | 15 mi |
| Little Back River at Fw Dock, near LimehouseEstuary gauge, Little Back River | 4.32 ft | Very high | +0.61 ft | 17 mi |
| Lake Back River above Lucknow Canal, near LimehouseTidal gauge, Lake Back River | 4.35 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Ebenezer Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Ebenezer Creek | 3.48 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Savannah River at Fort PulaskiTidal gauge, Savannah River | 3.17 ft | Normal | +0.59 ft | 28 mi |
| Canoochee River near ClaxtonRiver gauge, Canoochee River | 1.80 ft | Normal | −0.10 ft | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.78 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.65 ft.
What is a normal level for the Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.34 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.88 ft and 7.41 ft, based on 16 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 GA 204, near Ellabell today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 PM EDT, the water level was 5.43 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell rising or falling?
Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.48 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell?
The highest level on record is 17.14 ft on August 10, 2024.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02202680(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.07950, -81.38475(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 | 5.43 ft | 2026-10-20 22:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 881 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Ogeechee River at GA 204, near Ellabell (usgs:02202680). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/ogeechee-river-at-ga-204-near-ellabell
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