Major Flood
84 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
80 ft
Minor Flood
74.5 ft
Action Stage
72.5 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BAXG1
River
Altamaha River
County
Appling, GA
Coordinates
31.9389°N, 82.3536°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Altamaha River near Baxley?
The Altamaha River near Baxley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02225000) 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 near Baxley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Altamaha River near Baxley is 74.5 feet. Action stage begins at 72.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 80 feet, and major flooding at 84 feet.
How do I get alerts when Altamaha River rises?
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Where is the Altamaha River near Baxley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Appling County, Georgia at coordinates 31.9389°N, 82.3536°W. USGS site number: 02225000. 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.