Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
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
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
In Glynn County, major flooding occurs along all roads to the southwest of the Altamaha Regional Park to near U.S. Highway 341. Water affects homes along Pennick and Old Jesup Roads as well as homes in Altamaha Regional Park. In McIntosh County, significant flooding occurs in Barrington Park.
16.5 ft
In McIntosh County, water will approach a few elevated homes on Barrington Ferry Road, possibly restricting access.
15 ft
In Glynn County, the majority of Altamaha Regional Park becomes inundated, including water flowing across sections of Altamaha Park Road and Pennick Road. The Altamaha Regional Park is subject to closure at this level. Homes in the vicinity of the park are cut off by flood waters at this level, but elevated structures are not flooded. In McIntosh County, much of Barrington Park is underwater. Plum Orchard Road begins to flood.
14 ft
Portions of Altamaha Regional Park become inundated, including the park campground, boat ramps and parking lots. Bee Tree Island Road is flooded and closed. The end of Betty Lott Lane is flooded and homes become cut off.
13 ft
Water begins to encroach upon Altamaha Regional Park in Glynn County. This includes Altamaha Park Road, Betty Lott Lane and Bee Tree Island Road. In McIntosh County, Barrington Park at the end of Harper Lake Road begins to flood. Blue Reach Road also begins to flood near the Long County line.
12 ft
Agricultural and timber lands near the river are flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2009 | 16.76 ft | 115,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 16.68 ft | 103,000 cfs |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 16.61 ft | 111,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Altamaha River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Altamaha River near Everett City?
The Altamaha River near Everett City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02226160) 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 Everett City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Altamaha River near Everett City is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Altamaha River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Altamaha River near Everett City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Altamaha River near Everett City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Glynn County, Georgia at coordinates 31.4269°N, 81.6056°W. USGS site number: 02226160. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Altamaha River
On This River
Upstream: Altamaha River at Doctortown
More Resources
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.