RIVER GAUGE · ALTAMAHA RIVER
Altamaha River near Baxley
Appling County, Georgia
Water level63.34 ft
Flow2,500 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action72.5 ft
Minor flood74.5 ft
Moderate flood80 ft
Major flood84 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 82 ft
Water begins to impact homes in the Carters Bight, Davis Landing and Morris Landing areas. Davis Landing Road, Morris Landing Road and Getaway Lane are completely flooded.
- 78 ft
Deens Landing and Carter Linton Landing are completely flooded. Davis Landing Road, Morris Landing Road and Getaway Lane at Carters Bight Landing begin to flood.
- 74.5 ft
Flooding of agricultural and timber lands is expected. Deens Landing and Linton Carter Landing boat ramps, picnic areas and parking lots begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1925 | 91.51 ft | 230,000 cfs |
| Apr 11, 1936 | 89 ft | 165,000 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1929 | 88.91 ft | 160,000 cfs |
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