Altamaha River at US 221, near Charlotteville, GA
Is Altamaha River at US 221, near Charlotteville, GA flooding right now?
Altamaha River at US 221, near Charlotteville, GA measured 0.70 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.3 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.70 ft
Streamflow
2,450 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 29 ft on Thu, Jan 22, 1925.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 19.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 24.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29 ft | 1925-01-22 |
| 27.5 ft | 1936-04-16 |
| 26.3 ft | 1929-03-11 |
| 25.8 ft | 1948-12-08 |
| 24.8 ft | 1929-10-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ocmulgee River at Lumber City, GA | 9.6 mi | Jeff Davis County |
| Altamaha River near Baxley, GA | 9.7 mi | Appling County |
| Oconee River near Mount Vernon, GA | 17.4 mi | Wheeler County |
| Little Ocmulgee River at Ga 149, at Scotland, GA | 18.7 mi | Telfair County |
| Ohoopee River near Reidsville, GA | 21.6 mi | Tattnall 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.