Despite the recent rainfall across Central Georgia since May 15, river levels remain below flood stage as of 10 a.m. on May 29.
Many locations have recorded over six inches of rain since May 15.
Macon has already received 6.29" of rain for the month of May.
It ties us in fifth place -- with 1968 -- for the wettest May ever recorded in Macon.
A majority of our levels are on "action" level, which means they could rise close to minor flooding.
Here's a look at the latest river levels. All of this data is provided by NOAA and the Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service.
Ocmulgee River
Levels are expected to rise over the next several days along the Ocmulgee River in Macon, Abbeville, and Hawkinsville. They will likely rise just short of flood stage. It could change if we see more rain than expected over the next several days.
Ocmulgee River at Macon is currently at 12.05 feet and is expected to rise to 16.4 feet Friday morning. Minor flood stage occurs at 18 feet.
Ocmulgee River at Hawkinsville is currently at 13.02 feet and is expected to rise to 16.3 feet Saturday morning. Minor flood stage occurs at 20 feet.
Ocmulgee River at Abbeville is currently at 8.25 feet and is expected to rise to 11.2 feet Sunday morning. Minor flood stage occurs at 12 feet.
Flint River
The Flint River at Montezuma is currently at "action" level with levels at 13.89 feet. The minor flood stage is at 20 feet. Levels are expected to drop over the next several days.
The Flint River at Carsonville is at 8.03 feet, which is well below minor flood stage of 18 feet. It is forecasted to remain well below flood stage for the upcoming week.
Oconee River
The Oconee River at Milledgeville is well below "action" level at 11.12 feet and flooding is not expected over the upcoming week. It is expected to rise another five to seven feet, but it will remain below minor flood stage.
The Oconee River below the Oconee along the Wilkinson/Washington/Johnson county line is at 8.47 feet and expected to climb to 16.8 feet, which is just shy of minor flood stage at 17 feet. It is expected to reach 16.8 feet Sunday, June 3.
We could see another 1-2 inches of rain over the next five to seven days. The 13WMAZ Weather Team will continue to monitor the river levels over the upcoming week.
