Major Flood
129.5 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
120.5 ft
Minor Flood
117.5 ft
Action Stage
115.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
137.5 ft
Augusta Municipal Airport-Bush Field becomes flooded.
135.9 ft
Approximate grade of the Augusta Levee in the vicinity of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam.
129.1 ft
Water as much as 15 feet deep in adjacent farmland, 8 to 10 feet deep in the lowest areas of Augusta occurs. Sandbar Ferry Road bridge becomes submerged.
120.5 ft
Extensive farmland outside protection of the Augusta levee on the Georgia side becomes flooded. Extensive farmland and developed areas near gum swamp on the South Carolina side become flooded.
117.5 ft
Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.
115.4 ft
Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1940 | 125.98 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 1940 | 125.98 ft | — |
| Nov 29, 1948 | 123.18 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AUGG1
River
Savannah River
County
Richmond, GA
Coordinates
33.3736°N, 81.9431°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Savannah River at Augusta?
The Savannah River at Augusta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02197000) 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 Savannah River at Augusta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Savannah River at Augusta is 117.5 feet. Action stage begins at 115.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 120.5 feet, and major flooding at 129.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Savannah River rises?
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Where is the Savannah River at Augusta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richmond County, Georgia at coordinates 33.3736°N, 81.9431°W. USGS site number: 02197000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.