IsItFlooding

Is the Satilla River flooding?

Georgia · 3 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Satilla River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Georgia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Satilla River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Georgia river levels.

data refreshed 3 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Satilla River near Waycross, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.40 ft on 4 April 1948, carrying 39,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (90 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.23 ft, 16.2 ft below that record.

Drains 1,240 sq mi · gauge elevation 66 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Satilla River at Ga 158, near Waycross, GANo flooding4.39 ft14 ft
Satilla River near Waycross, GANo flooding6.23 ft16 ft
Satilla River at Atkinson, GANo flooding4.74 ft13 ft
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.