Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland water level

Name: Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Little Ocmulgee River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.06ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM EDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 23.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland, where the gauge shows 2.06 ft.

That puts it 1.13 ft above the median of 0.93 ft for mid-October, based on 16 years of readings. It is 9.94 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.79 ft (+1.27 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.06 ft – 5.30 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: 0.93 ft1.13 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.60 ft – 4.67 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Same day last year: 0.79 ft+1.27 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.06 ft – 5.30 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.74 ft – 8.91 ft
Highest on record: 13.64 ftOctober 11, 2021

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft: Major flooding begins with widepspread inundation of the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The bridge will be closed with water over portions of the road. The intersection of Main Street and First Avenue in Scotland will be flooded with around three feet of water in four buildings...including the Post Office.
20.00 ft: Widespread moderate flooding continues of the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149. The bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The bridge will likely be closed. The intersection of Main Street and First Avenue in Scotland will be flooded with around one foot of water in four buildings...including the Post Office.
19.00 ft: Widespread moderate flooding begins of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and it may become closed. The intersection of Main Street and First Avenue in Scotland will begin to flood and the water level will reach the foundations of four buildings.
18.00 ft: Widepread minor flooding continues of the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149. The water approaches the railroad tracks in Scotland.
16.00 ft: Minor flooding expands further into the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149.
14.00 ft: Minor flooding continues of the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149.
12.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of the wooded wetlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149.
10.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149.
2.06 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.64 ft	October 11, 2021
2	13.51 ft	April 24, 2020
3	13.43 ft	March 6, 2020
4	13.41 ft	November 8, 2024
5	13.21 ft	February 23, 2020
6	13.18 ft	July 15, 2013
7	12.65 ft	February 27, 2013
8	12.46 ft	September 28, 2024
9	12.44 ft	December 3, 2018
10	12.30 ft	January 22, 2010

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Turnpike Creek near McRaeRiver gauge, Turnpike Creek	5.40 ft	Very high	+0.01 ft	8 mi
Ocmulgee River at Lumber CityRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	2.49 ft	Normal	−0.46 ft	12 mi
Oconee River near Mount VernonRiver gauge, Oconee River	0.58 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	14 mi
Altamaha River at US 221, near CharlottevilleRiver gauge, Altamaha River	1.88 ft	Normal	−0.20 ft	19 mi
Ocmulgee River at AbbevilleRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	1.21 ft	Normal	−0.64 ft	27 mi
Altamaha River near BaxleyRiver gauge, Altamaha River	3.37 ft	Normal	−0.14 ft	28 mi
Oconee River at DublinRiver gauge, Oconee River	1.26 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	34 mi
Ohoopee River at GA 297, near SwainsboroRiver gauge, Ohoopee River	7.97 ft	Normal	−0.14 ft	37 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland compare with last year?

It is 1.27 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.79 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.94 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 0.93 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.60 ft and 4.67 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 Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.06 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.61 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149, at Scotland normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 16 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:02215900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.05236, -82.81561 (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	2.06 ft	2026-10-21 02:15	Provisional
Flow	23.7 cfs	2026-10-21 02:15	Provisional

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