RIVER GAUGE · SAVANNAH RIVER
Savannah River at Burton's Ferry
Screven County, Georgia
Water level4.40 ft
Flow5,130 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18.2 ft
the picnic area at Stoney Bluff Landing becomes flooded. Access to the house at the end of Stoney Bluff Landing Road is limited.
- 15 ft
flooding of some adjacent agricultural lands occurs. Most boat ramps along the river are unusable.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1929 | 30.8 ft | 220,000 cfs |
| Aug 17, 1940 | 27 ft | 141,000 cfs |
| Dec 2, 1948 | 24.91 ft | 108,000 cfs |
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