Altamaha River at Doctortown, GA
Is Altamaha River at Doctortown, GA flooding right now?
Altamaha River at Doctortown, GA measured 2.67 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.67 ft
Streamflow
2,230 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.6 ft on Fri, Jan 23, 1925.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 15.5 ft | 12.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.6 ft | 1925-01-23 |
| 16.3 ft | 1929-03-13 |
| 16 ft | 1936-04-18 |
| 15.55 ft | 1998-03-19 |
| 15.2 ft | 1929-10-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Penholoway Creek near Jesup, GA | 6.1 mi | Wayne County |
| Little Satilla River near Offerman, GA | 19.3 mi | Pierce County |
| Peacock Creek at Atlantic Rr Line near Mcintosh, GA | 20.4 mi | Liberty County |
| Altamaha River near Everett City, GA | 20.4 mi | Glynn County |
| South Newport River at US 17 near South Newport, GA | 25.5 mi | Liberty 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.