Satilla River at Ga 158, near Waycross, GA
Is Satilla River at Ga 158, near Waycross, GA flooding right now?
Satilla River at Ga 158, near Waycross, GA measured 4.39 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.6 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.39 ft
Streamflow
129 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.6 ft on Sun, Apr 4, 1948.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 14.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.6 ft | 1948-04-04 |
| 26.6 ft | 1928-04-15 |
| 19.78 ft | 2013-02-28 |
| 19.33 ft | 2021-04-27 |
| 19 ft | 2020-03-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Satilla River near Waycross, GA | 14.7 mi | Ware County |
| Alabaha River at Ga 203, near Blackshear, GA | 16.8 mi | Pierce County |
| Little Satilla River near Offerman, GA | 31.6 mi | Pierce County |
| North Fork Suwannee River at Sill near Fargo GA | 34.7 mi | Charlton County |
| Suwannee River at Sill near Fargo, GA | 35.4 mi | Charlton 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.