Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.5 ft
water begins to enter the second floor of some riverfront homes along Tom Goethe Road.
21.6 ft
one foot of water covers Stokes Bluff Landing Road between River View and Arrowhead Court. Several homes become inaccessible.
18 ft
several homes off Arrowhead Court near Stokes Bluff Landing are impacted. Also, Sand Hills Road will be inundated and likely impassable.
14.5 ft
the bottom floor of several riverfront homes along Tom Goethe Road begin to flood.
13.3 ft
one foot of water covers Tom Goethe Road just after the pavement ends.
11 ft
the back yards of several homes on Tom Goethe Road 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 1929 | 29.7 ft | 270,000 cfs |
| Apr 12, 1936 | 26 ft | 176,000 cfs |
| Jan 23, 1925 | 23.9 ft | 134,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLYG1
River
Savannah River
County
Effingham, GA
Coordinates
32.5286°N, 81.2683°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Savannah River near Clyo?
The Savannah River near Clyo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02198500) 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 near Clyo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Savannah River near Clyo is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Savannah River rises?
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Where is the Savannah River near Clyo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Effingham County, Georgia at coordinates 32.5286°N, 81.2683°W. USGS site number: 02198500. 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.