The Ocmulgee, Oconee, and Flint rivers have been inundated with flood waters over the last week. Here are current river levels and what to expect over the next few days.
The main concern over the next couple of days is the Ocmulgee River in Hawkinsville and Abbeville.
Ocmulgee River in Macon continues to fall. Currently, only looking at minor flooding. Flood stage is currently at 21.29 feet. The flood stage in this area is 18 feet.
Ocmulgee River in Hawkinsville remains at moderate flood stage. It is expected to peak at 31.5 feet by Wednesday afternoon. Currently, it is at 29.75 feet. At 31 feet, at least 10 to 15 homes flooded on the south end of Hawkinsville could occur.
Ocmulgee River at Abbeville is in a moderate flood stage at 17.3 feet (Flood stage at 12 feet). It is expected to crest at 18.6 feet (major flood stage) by Thursday morning and stay at major flood stage through Saturday. At 18 feet, major flooding begins and homes will 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 they're not already out.
Oconee River below Oconee (along the Wilkinson/Washington border) is at moderate flood stage (22.22 feet). Flood stage is at 17 feet. It is expected to continue to drop over the next several days. Minor flood stage likely by Wednesday.
Oconee River at Dublin is still in a moderate flood stage at 27.72 feet. Flood stage is 21 feet. It is expected to drop to minor flood stage by Thursday afternoon.
Flint River at Montezuma looks much better. Only looking at minor flooding at 21.5 feet. (Flood stage is at 20 feet). It should drop below flood stage by Wednesday morning.
All of these levels are as of this morning. It is important to note that additional rain this week could allow these rivers to rise once again. Currently forecasting an additional 1-2 inches of rain between now and through Thursday. 13WMAZ Weather team will continue to observe and provide the latest information in case heavy rain results in additional flooding late this week.
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