Ocmulgee River at Abbeville

Last updated: Jul 17, 2025, 8:21 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 23 - Widespread inundation flooding occurs. Many homes will be flooded out along the river in Abbeville. The record crest was 23.1 feet on July 11...1994.
  • 20 - Major flooding continues. When the river rises to 20 feet...several farm houses become isolated.
  • 18 - Major flooding begins. Homes begin to flood on the west side of the river in Abbeville just downstream from the boat ramp and park. Residents will need to be evacuated by boat if not already out.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 31.9967, -83.2792
RFC SERFC
State GA
WFO FFC
County Wilcox
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02215260
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 12.11 ft on 04-14-2025
2. 12.98 ft on 02-21-2025
3. 15.21 ft on 10-04-2024
4. 16.09 ft on 03-14-2024
5. 15.98 ft on 02-18-2024

Historic Crests

1. 23.10 ft on 07-11-1994
2. 20.30 ft on 01-23-1925
3. 19.70 ft on 04-13-1936
4. 19.60 ft on 12-04-1948
5. 19.60 ft on 03-10-1929

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 STND
major Flooding 179.40 ft18.00 ft
moderate Flooding 175.40 ft14.00 ft
minor Flooding 173.40 ft12.00 ft
action 171.40 ft10.00 ft
Latest Value 165.51 ft4.11 ft
Gauge Zero 161.40 ft0.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Peachtree City/Atlanta
4 Falcon Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
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