Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford water level

Name: Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Ogeechee River, Georgia, United States

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High for late October

Water level

5.86ft Down 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 927 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:58 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

High water at Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford: the latest reading is 5.86 ft, above normal for late October.

That puts it 2.43 ft above the median of 3.44 ft for late October, based on 24 years of readings. It is 7.14 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.44 ft (+2.42 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.74 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.00 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.67 ft – 7.29 ft.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.44 ft2.43 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.47 ft – 7.12 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.44 ft+2.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.67 ft – 7.29 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.67 ft – 9.42 ft
Highest on record: 14.22 ftAugust 8, 2024
Forecast peak: 6.00 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

23.00 ft: water covers Rocky Ford Road near the bridge. Several homes on the south side of Rocky Ford are flooded.
18.00 ft: several homes on the south side of Rocky Ford will be flooded.
13.00 ft: the Rocky Ford boat ramp at the bridge on Rocky Ford Road is unusable. Agricultural lands along the river flood.
5.86 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.22 ft	August 8, 2024
2	13.92 ft	March 23, 2003
3	13.88 ft	February 22, 2020
4	13.41 ft	October 2, 2024
5	13.28 ft	February 22, 2021
6	12.99 ft	March 8, 2020
7	12.82 ft	November 10, 2024
8	12.70 ft	July 29, 2003
9	12.50 ft	March 31, 2005
10	12.43 ft	February 13, 2020

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 73° 44° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 74° 44° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 74° 53° – Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 74° 53° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 74° 54° – Wind 17 mph

26 Mon 76° 54° – Wind 13 mph

27 Tue 77° 53° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min Waxing gibbous 75%

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	6.41 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	52 mi
Ogeechee River at MidvilleRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	2.00 ft	Normal	−0.29 ft	26 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 24, near OliverRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	9.98 ft	High	+0.32 ft	20 mi
Ogeechee River near EdenRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	4.90 ft	Normal	+0.32 ft	40 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 204, near EllabellRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	5.48 ft	Normal	+0.11 ft	48 mi
Ogeechee River at US 17, near Richmond HillTidal gauge, Ogeechee River	1.72 ft	No reference yet	−0.62 ft	57 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Beaverdam Creek near SardisRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek	1.33 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	20 mi
Brier Creek at MillhavenRiver gauge, Brier Creek	3.29 ft	Normal	−0.96 ft	23 mi
Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near MillhavenRiver gauge, Savannah River	4.28 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	28 mi
Canoochee River near ClaxtonRiver gauge, Canoochee River	1.77 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	32 mi
Brier Creek near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Brier Creek	5.01 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	33 mi
Savannah River near ClyoRiver gauge, Savannah River	3.59 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	34 mi
Ohoopee River at GA 297, near SwainsboroRiver gauge, Ohoopee River	7.94 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	35 mi
Savannah River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Savannah River	6.72 ft	Normal	+0.12 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford compare with last year?

It is 2.42 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.44 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 7.14 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford in late October?

The median for late October is 3.44 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.47 ft and 7.12 ft, based on 24 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 Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM EDT, the water level was 5.86 ft. Down 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford rising or falling?

Down 0.74 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.46 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky Ford normal?

High for late October. Compared with 24 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:02202040 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.64928, -81.84078 (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	5.86 ft	2026-10-21 07:00	Provisional
Flow	927 cfs	2026-10-21 07:00	Provisional

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