Ogeechee River at GA 88, near Grange water level

Name: Ogeechee River at GA 88, near Grange water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Ogeechee River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

6.45ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 PM EDT (23 min ago)

Flow: 19.9 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Ogeechee River at GA 88, near Grange, where the gauge shows 6.45 ft.

That puts it 0.44 ft below the median of 6.89 ft for mid-October, based on 16 years of readings. It is 11.55 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 7.34 ft (−0.89 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.09 ft – 8.47 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: 6.89 ft0.44 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 5.77 ft – 8.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Same day last year: 7.34 ft−0.89 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.09 ft – 8.47 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 6.09 ft – 14.37 ft
Highest on record: 18.51 ftFebruary 9, 2020

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 18.00 ft.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge and will likely be closed. The water level will completely cover the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp and begin to flood the adjacent parking lot.
22.00 ft: Moderate flooding continues to expand into the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge and will likely be closed. The water level will completely cover the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp and begin to flood the adjacent parking lot.
20.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding expands into the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and the bridge may become closed. The water level will also be near the top of the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp.
18.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The water level will cover around three fourths of the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp.
16.00 ft: Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 88. The water level will cover around one half of the Sandy Ford Public Boat Ramp.
6.45 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.51 ft	February 9, 2020
2	18.48 ft	March 29, 2023
3	18.36 ft	December 26, 2015
4	18.20 ft	December 16, 2019
5	18.12 ft	September 29, 2024
6	16.39 ft	January 27, 2010

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 39° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 74° 45° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 78° 50° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 74° 53° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 73° 52° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 74° 51° – Wind 15 mph

26 Mon 77° 51° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Ogeechee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ogeechee River at MidvilleRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	2.09 ft	Normal	−0.33 ft	27 mi
Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky FordRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	6.14 ft	High	−0.71 ft	52 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 24, near OliverRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	9.90 ft	High	+0.46 ft	72 mi
Ogeechee River near EdenRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	4.75 ft	Normal	+0.26 ft	91 mi
Ogeechee River at GA 204, near EllabellRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	5.43 ft	Normal	+0.09 ft	97 mi
Ogeechee River at US 17, near Richmond HillTidal gauge, Ogeechee River	3.69 ft	No reference yet	−0.19 ft	106 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Williamson Swamp Creek at DavisboroRiver gauge, Williamson Swamp Creek	2.30 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	4.8 mi
Brushy Creek at Campground Road, near WrensRiver gauge, Brushy Creek	2.04 ft	Very high	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Buffalo Creek at GA 272, near OconeeRiver gauge, Buffalo Creek	5.82 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	23 mi
Oconee River near OconeeRiver gauge, Oconee River	1.07 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	27 mi
Oconee River at Avant Mine, near OconeeRiver gauge, Oconee River	1.28 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	28 mi
Spirit Creek at US 1, near AugustaRiver gauge, Spirit Creek	2.73 ft	Low	±0	35 mi
Oconee River at MilledgevilleRiver gauge, Oconee River	7.08 ft	Low	±0	36 mi
Commissioner Creek at US 441, at McIntyreRiver gauge, Commissioner Creek	7.21 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	37 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Ogeechee River at GA 88, near Grange compare with last year?

It is 0.89 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.34 ft.

What is flood stage for the Ogeechee River at GA 88, near Grange?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 11.55 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Ogeechee River at GA 88, near Grange in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.89 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.77 ft and 8.37 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 88, near Grange today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 PM EDT, the water level was 6.45 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Ogeechee River at GA 88, near Grange rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.40 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Ogeechee River at GA 88, near Grange 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:02200120 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.04458, -82.60367 (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	6.45 ft	2026-10-20 22:15	Provisional
Flow	19.9 cfs	2026-10-20 22:15	Provisional

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