Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Water begins to enter homes around the KOA campground.
14 ft
River Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road.
13 ft
Warners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1929 | 27.2 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1948 | 23.9 ft | 69,000 cfs |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 22.89 ft | 74,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ATKG1
River
Satilla River
County
Brantley, GA
Coordinates
31.2206°N, 81.8675°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Satilla River at Atkinson?
The Satilla River at Atkinson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02228000) 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 Satilla River at Atkinson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Satilla River at Atkinson is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Satilla River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Satilla River at Atkinson 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 Satilla River at Atkinson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brantley County, Georgia at coordinates 31.2206°N, 81.8675°W. USGS site number: 02228000. 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.