River Flow Rate at Medlock Bridge

Use the graph below to determine the river discharge/flow rate when putting in at Buford Dam, Ga. 20 Bridge, Settles Bridge, or McGinnis Ferry. Make sure you cancel your trip if the flow rate is high or rising!

Daily fluctuations in the chart are due to water releases from Buford Dam.

For additional information about water temperature, precipitation, gage height, and turbidity at this location visit the USGS website at https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ga/nwis/uv?site_no=02335000.

 

Play It Safe!

Please use the guidelines below for the type of watercraft you will be using for a safe and enjoyable day on the river.

Recreational Activity	Maximum Recommended Discharge/Flow Rate
Tubing	Below 2,500 cfs
Canoeing, Kayaking, Rowing, or Stand Up Paddleboarding	Below 4,000 cfs
Rafting	Below 5,000 cfs
Guided Canoe, Kayak, or Stand Up Paddleboard Trip	Below 5,000 cfs
Guided Raft or Fishing Trip	Below 8,000 cfs

 

USGS WaterAlert

The U.S. Geological Survey WaterAlert service sends e-mail or text (SMS) messages when certain parameters, as measured by a USGS real-time data-collection station, exceed user-definable thresholds. The development and maintenance of the WaterAlert system is supported by the USGS and its partners, including numerous federal, state, and local agencies. Subscribe to WaterAlert for this location.