Flood Warning Update

The flood warning for the Ohoopee River near Reidsville affecting Tattnall County has been cancelled.  At 9 pm Sunday the river had a stage of 10.8 feet and falling.  Flood stage is 11 feet.  The river fell below flood stage at 3 pm Sunday afternoon.  The river is forecast to fall to 10.2 feet by Tuesday morning.

The flood warning continues for the Ogeechee River near Eden affecting Effingham and Bryan Counties.

At 9 pm Sunday the Ogeechee River near Eden had a stage of 13.8 feet and falling. Moderate flooding is occurring. Flood stage is 11 feet. The river is forecast to fall to 13.5 feet by Tuesday morning. At 14.0 feet, Loves Seafood and Steak Restaurant at Highway 17 begins to flood. Homes near the end of Dashers Landing Road near Eden become flooded.

A flood warning continues for the Satilla River at Atkinson affecting Brantley County.

At 9:45 am Sunday the Satilla River at Atkinson had a stage of 18.1 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall to a stage of 17.4 feet by Monday morning. River rock road will continue to experience flooding until the river goes below 14 feet. This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.3 feet on March 12, 2003.

A flood warning remains in effect for the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville affecting Dodge, Telfair, and Wilcox counties and for the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City affecting Montgomery, Telfair, and Wheeler Counties.

At 9 pm Sunday the Ocmulgee River near Abbeville had a stage of 13.2 feet. Minor flooding will continue. Flood stage is 12.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall to below flood stage by early Tuesday afternoon.

At 9 pm Sunday the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City had a stage of 16.6 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor will continue. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall to below flood stage by Wednesday morning.

A flood warning continues for the following Altamaha River at Doctortown affecting Wayne County; for the Altamaha River at Baxley affecting Appling and Toombs counties; for the Altamaha River at Charlotte affecting Jeff Davis, Montgomery, and Toombs counties; as well as for the Altamaha River near Everett City affecting Glynn County.

At 8:45 am Sunday the Altamaha River at Charlotte had a stage of 20.7 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall to a stage of 20.3 feet by Monday morning. At 21.0 feet, homes are still affected on north bank of the river just downstream of the gage. This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.4 feet on January 15, 1993.

At 8:45 am Sunday the Altamaha River at Baxley had a stage of 83.4 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 74.5 feet. The river is forecast to fall to a stage of 82.9 feet by Monday morning. This crest compares to a previous crest of 83.6 feet on Febrary 13 1998. Davis Landing Road and Morris Landing Roads will continue to be flooded until the river goes below 82 feet.

At 9:00 am Sunday the Altamaha River at Doctortown had a stage of 14.4 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 14.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall to below flood stage by early Wednesday morning. At 14.0 feet, only agricultural and timberlands are flooded. This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.3 feet on April 10, 1980.

Flooding continues along the Altamaha River near Everett City. The Altamaha Park is completely flooded and not accessible. Western Pennick Road and portions of the Altamaha River are closed due to flooding. Additional rises will cause some homes in this area to experience additional flooding. Every precaution should be taken to protect life and property.

At 3 pm Saturday the stage on the Altamaha River at 3 miles northeast of Everett City was 16.40 feet and rising. Based on the latest data it is estimated that the river will rise another 4 inches by Monday evening and then begin falling.

Residents and those with interests along the river should take action to protect threatened property. High and fast flowing rivers are not suitable for recreation of any kind. Keep children away from flooded areas. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. Turn around…don’t drown