Ocmulgee River at 5th Street Bridge at Macon

Last updated: Jun 13, 2025, 6:24 AM UTC

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Observed (OBS) 06/13/2025 1:30 AM EDT

Official Forecast (FCST) 06/12/2025 10:22 AM EDT

Record: 35.4 ft

Low Threshold: 0 ft

CATEGORY STAGE

Major Flooding 30 ft

Moderate Flooding 26 ft

Minor Flooding 18 ft

Action 16 ft

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions

NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

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River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
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	CATEGORY	STAGE
	Major Flooding	30 ft
	Moderate Flooding	26 ft
	Minor Flooding	18 ft
	Action	16 ft

Flood Impacts 🅘

36 - Widespread inundation flooding never seen before occurs in the Macon area. This flooding will be worse than July 6...1994 with Tropical Storm Alberto. Two feet of water will be overflowing the levee on the east side of Macon and cause severe erosion. Flood waters several feet deep affect homes on the left bank near Glenridge Drive and businesses and other structures in southeast Macon. Water approaches the Macon Telegraph building. Portions of Interstate 16 and 75 in Macon will be flooded and closed.
35.4 - Record widespread inundation flooding occurs in the Macon area. This ties the record set on July 6...1994 with Tropical Storm Alberto. The Macon levee was breeched at 34 feet flooding the Georgia State Fairgrounds area. Flood waters a few feet deep affect several homes on the left bank near Glenridge Drive and businesses off of Tuft Springs and Mead Roads and other structures in southeast Macon. Evacuations should have been completed. Portions of Interstate 16 and 75 in Macon will be flooded and closed.
34 - Dangerous flooding expands as the levee is topped on the east side of Macon. Water quickly covers several streets including portions of Martin Luther King Boulevard...Fifth Street...and Riverside Drive. The Georgia State Fairgrounds baseball complex floods. Several homes on the left bank near Glenridge Drive will be flooded up to 4 feet deep. Some businesses off of Tuft and Mead Roads will be flooded. Evacuations will be necessary. Portions of Interstate 16 and 75 will flood at on and off ramps in Macon.

Gauge Info

Coordinates	32.8386, -83.6206
RFC	SERFC
State	GA
WFO	FFC
County	Bibb
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey	USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS	02213000
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Recent Crests

1.	20.01 ft	on 04-08-2025
2.	22.27 ft	on 02-15-2025
3.	21.03 ft	on 12-12-2024
4.	27.88 ft	on 09-29-2024
5.	19.24 ft	on 04-05-2024

Historic Crests

1.	35.40 ft	on 07-06-1994
2.	29.90 ft	on 03-18-1990
3.	29.80 ft	on 03-19-1990
4.	29.50 ft	on 03-04-1971
5.	28.00 ft	on 11-29-1948

Vertical Datum Table

type	NAVD88	STND
major Flooding	299.35 ft	30.00 ft
moderate Flooding	295.35 ft	26.00 ft
minor Flooding	287.35 ft	18.00 ft
action	285.35 ft	16.00 ft
Latest Value	280.54 ft	11.19 ft
Gauge Zero	269.35 ft	0.00 ft

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