Major Flood
15.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Some homes along Penholloway Road are flooded.
15 ft
Water begins to flood properties along Penholloway Road. A residence at Clanton Ranch is also flooded.
14 ft
Jaycee Landing and Oglethorpe Landing parking lots flood as well as walkways to docks at the landing. Upper County boat ramp begins to flood. Three hunting and fish camps along the river become isolated and are inundated by flood waters.
13 ft
Jaycee Landing and Oglethorpe Landing boat ramps begin to flood. Other low lying properties along the river begin to flood.
12 ft
Agricultural and timber lands along the river begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 1925 | 18.6 ft | 300,000 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1929 | 16.3 ft | 179,000 cfs |
| Apr 17, 1936 | 16 ft | 178,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Altamaha River at Doctortown?
The Altamaha River at Doctortown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02226000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Altamaha River at Doctortown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Altamaha River at Doctortown is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Altamaha River rises?
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Where is the Altamaha River at Doctortown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, Georgia at coordinates 31.6544°N, 81.8281°W. USGS site number: 02226000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.