Altamaha River near Baxley, GA
Is Altamaha River near Baxley, GA flooding right now?
Altamaha River near Baxley, GA measured 63.31 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 11.2 ft below its 74.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
63.31 ft
Streamflow
2,470 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 74.5 ft, with major flooding at 84 ft. The highest crest on record was 91.51 ft on Thu, Jan 22, 1925.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 72.5 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 74.5 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 80 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 84 ft | 20.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 91.51 ft | 1925-01-22 |
| 89 ft | 1936-04-12 |
| 88.91 ft | 1929-03-11 |
| 86.81 ft | 1928-08-23 |
| 86.61 ft | 1929-10-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Altamaha River at US 221, near Charlotteville, GA | 9.7 mi | Montgomery County |
| Ohoopee River near Reidsville, GA | 14.1 mi | Tattnall County |
| Ocmulgee River at Lumber City, GA | 18.8 mi | Jeff Davis County |
| Oconee River near Mount Vernon, GA | 23.8 mi | Wheeler County |
| Little Ocmulgee River at Ga 149, at Scotland, GA | 28.2 mi | Telfair 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.