Alabaha River at Ga 203, near Blackshear, GA
Is Alabaha River at Ga 203, near Blackshear, GA flooding right now?
Alabaha River at Ga 203, near Blackshear, GA measured 2.57 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.57 ft
Streamflow
23 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.6 ft on Mon, Apr 5, 1948.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.6 ft | 1948-04-05 |
| 14.3 ft | 1929-03-19 |
| 12.97 ft | 2020-03-07 |
| 12.92 ft | 2024-08-06 |
| 12.36 ft | 1953-09-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla River near Waycross, GA | 9.7 mi | Ware County |
| Little Satilla River near Offerman, GA | 14.8 mi | Pierce County |
| Satilla River at Ga 158, near Waycross, GA | 16.8 mi | Ware County |
| Satilla River at Atkinson, GA | 27.1 mi | Brantley County |
| Penholoway Creek near Jesup, GA | 29.6 mi | Wayne County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.