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Ogeechee River near Eden water level

River gauge, Ogeechee River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.49ft Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
801 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 22.00 ft Minor floodstage 11.00 ft

History

510ftOct 13Oct 15Oct 18Oct 21Oct 24Minor flood stage510ftOct 13Oct 18Oct 24Minor flood stage
-0510ftSep 20Sep 28Oct 7Oct 15Oct 24Minor flood stage-0510ftSep 20Oct 7Oct 24Minor flood stage
-051015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-051015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
-051015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-051015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:30 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Ogeechee River near Eden reads 4.49 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 1.33 ft above the median of 3.16 ft for mid-October, based on 38 years of readings. It is 6.51 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.26 ft (+1.23 ft).

The water is rising: up 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.60 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM. There is still 6.51 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.98 ft and 4.49 ft.

Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.16 ft1.33 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.65 ft – 9.18 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year
3.26 ft+1.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.98 ft – 4.49 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.95 ft – 9.41 ft
Highest on record
22.00 ftOctober 1, 1929
Forecast peak
5.60 ftThursday, October 22 at 08:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.00 ft, still 6.51 ft away.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft
water approaches portions of Old Jenks Turnpike. Water enters a few homes near the river. A few feet of water will also surround a few homes on Harvey Road in the Bloomingdale area. These homes will likely only be accessible by boat. Major flooding will occur along the entire stretch of the Ogeechee River from around Oliver to Meldrim and the Bloomingdale area.
14.00 ft
several homes and camps near the river are surrounded by water. Significant flooding will also occur at Steel Bridge boat landing on Highway 119. Water will surround several homes near the boat landing and access to the homes will be limited. The boat landing will also be flooded and likely have limited use.
12.00 ft
water encroaches on some homes along Dashers Landing Road and Yarbrough Landing Road. Davis Landing Road also becomes impassable.
11.50 ft
the Morgans Bridge boat ramp is inaccessible.
11.00 ft
portions of Yarbrough Landing Road become impassable. Flooding will also begin upstream of the gauge at the Steel Bridge boat landing on Highway 119. Water will overflow the riverbank and begin to encroach on a few homes near the boat landing.
4.49 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: 9 %.

RankLevelDate
122.00 ftOctober 1, 1929
221.50 ftJanuary 1, 1925
317.97 ftAugust 10, 2024
417.20 ftMarch 14, 1936
517.15 ftMarch 15, 1998
616.77 ftMarch 19, 1980
716.70 ftMarch 31, 1944
816.64 ftJanuary 15, 1993
916.41 ftOctober 20, 1990
1016.30 ftMarch 1, 1929

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 71° 51° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 75° 46° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 74° 51° – Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 75° 52° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 73° 53° – Wind 10 mph
24 Sat 74° 56° – Wind 14 mph
25 Sun 75° 54° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min First quarter 63%

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 6.53 ft Normal −0.10 ft 91 mi
Ogeechee River at MidvilleRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 2.42 ft Normal −0.46 ft 64 mi
Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky FordRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 6.85 ft High −0.40 ft 40 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 24, near OliverRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 9.44 ft High +0.54 ft 23 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 204, near EllabellRiver gauge, Ogeechee River 5.34 ft Normal +0.06 ft 8 mi
Ogeechee River at US 17, near Richmond HillTidal gauge, Ogeechee River 3.88 ft No reference yet −0.07 ft 17 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Black Creek near BlitchtonRiver gauge, Black Creek 2.35 ft Low +0.05 ft 4.5 mi
Ebenezer Creek at SpringfieldRiver gauge, Ebenezer Creek 3.49 ft Low −0.01 ft 14 mi
Savannah River at GA 25, at Port WentworthTidal gauge, Savannah River 4.26 ft Very high +0.44 ft 15 mi
Canoochee River at Bridge 38, at Fort StewartRiver gauge, Canoochee River 7.94 ft Very high −0.25 ft 15 mi
Lake Back River above Lucknow Canal, near LimehouseTidal gauge, Lake Back River 4.38 ft Very high +0.19 ft 17 mi
Little Back River at Fw Dock, near LimehouseEstuary gauge, Little Back River 4.23 ft Very high +1.35 ft 17 mi
Savannah River near ClyoRiver gauge, Savannah River 3.52 ft Normal −0.28 ft 25 mi
Canoochee River near ClaxtonRiver gauge, Canoochee River 1.90 ft Normal −0.15 ft 28 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Ogeechee River near Eden compare with last year?

It is 1.23 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.26 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ogeechee River near Eden?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 6.51 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ogeechee River near Eden in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.16 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.65 ft and 9.18 ft, based on 38 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 near Eden today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the water level was 4.49 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ogeechee River near Eden rising or falling?

Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.87 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ogeechee River near Eden normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:02202500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.19011, -81.41586 (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 4.49 ft 2026-10-19 21:15 Provisional
Flow 801 cfs 2026-10-19 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Ogeechee River near Eden (usgs:02202500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/ogeechee-river-near-eden

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