Major Flood
20 ft
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community and in the Okefenokee Country Club.
18 ft
On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low lying properties begin to flood.
17 ft
On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to flood.
16 ft
Flooding of agriculture and timberlands begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121 Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1948 | 22.4 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Apr 5, 2009 | 22.36 ft | 42,100 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1928 | 22.2 ft | 37,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Satilla River near Waycross?
The Satilla River near Waycross gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02226500) 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 near Waycross?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Satilla River near Waycross is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Satilla River rises?
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Where is the Satilla River near Waycross gauge located?
The gauge is located in Ware County, Georgia at coordinates 31.2381°N, 82.3247°W. USGS site number: 02226500. 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.