Savannah River at Fort Pulaski (IN MLLW)
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Chatham County, Georgia on the Savannah River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
10.5 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
9.2 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12.56 ft
Record tide level reached in association with Hurricane Matthew which made landfall near McClellanville, SC as a Category 1 hurricane on October 8th, 2016.
12.24 ft
Peak tide level reached in association with Tropical Storm Irma on September 11th, 2017.
10.86 ft
Peak tide level reached in association with an unnamed hurricane that made landfall near Ossabaw Island, GA as a Category 2 hurricane on October 15th, 1947.
10.5 ft
At 10.5 ft MLLW, major coastal flooding occurs. Damaging flooding is expected, expanding along the entire southeast Georgia coast. Flooding will likely cause the closure of HW-80, isolating residents on Tybee Island. Several other island communities will also likely become isolated due to flooded and impassable roadways. On Tybee Island, widespread significant flooding is expected with numerous properties impacted.
10.4 ft
Peak tide level reached in association with an unnamed hurricane that made landfall near Hilton Head Island, SC as a Category 2 hurricane on August 11th, 1940.
10.02 ft
Peak tide level reached in association with Tropical Storm Gabrielle as it moved away from the Southeast coast on September 16th, 2001.
10 ft
At 10.0 ft MLLW, moderate coastal flooding occurs. Shipyard Rd will be impassable, isolating residents on Burnside Island. Water will start to encroach on HW-80 and as the tide gets closer to 10.5 ft MLLW, could begin to cover portions of the roadway. Flooding will expand on Tybee Island and Catalina Dr and Lewis Ave will be impassable. Flooding will also impact Wilmington Island, the Coffee Bluff community, Ossabaw Island, Sapelo Island, and portions of HW-17 south of Darien.
9.5 ft
At 9.5 ft MLLW, minor coastal flooding occurs. Flooding will begin to impact Shipyard Road to Burnside Island. Parts of Ft Pulaski National Monument will begin to flood, including several trails. Flooding will also begin to impact Tybee Island including Catalina Dr and Lewis Ave. In Bryan County, water could breach docks near Ft McAllister and flooding will impact portions of Mill Hill Rd. In Liberty County, flooding impacts the Halfmoon Landing area and Cattle Hammock Rd near Bermuda Bluff subdivision.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
-2.0
At -2.0 ft MLLW, very low water levels will occur along the southeast Georgia coast. This could cause navigation issues along the coast including tidal creeks, inlets, and in marsh areas. Also, areas that are normally under water could be exposed.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2016 | 12.56 ft | — |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 12.56 ft | — |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12.235 ft | — |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 12.235 ft | — |
| Oct 14, 1947 | 10.86 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
FPKG1
River
Savannah River
County
Chatham, GA
Coordinates
32.0347°N, 80.9030°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Savannah River at Fort Pulaski (IN MLLW)?
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What is flood stage for Savannah River at Fort Pulaski (IN MLLW)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Savannah River at Fort Pulaski (IN MLLW) is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
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Where is the Savannah River at Fort Pulaski (IN MLLW) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chatham County, Georgia at coordinates 32.0347°N, 80.9030°W. 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 NOAA National Ocean Service
- <span style="color: #ff0000;">During a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Watch or Warning, inundation mapping provided by the <span style="background-color: #ffff00;"><a style="color: #ff0000; background-color: #ffff00;" href="https://www.nhc.noaa.gov">National Hurricane Center</a></span> (go to the web site and select the storm of interest) reflects a reasonable worst case scenario. The forecast above is the total water forecast that is most likely to occur.</span>