Flood Warnings Update

A flood warning continues for the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry affecting Screven County, and for the river near Clyo affecting Effingham County in southeastern Georgia as well as Hampton and Jasper Counties in South Carolina.

At 9 pm Saturday the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry had a stage of 17.2 feet. Flood stage is 15 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to rise to 17.2 feet early Sunday afternoon...then fall. At 18.2 feet, the picnic area at Stoney Bluff Landing becomes flooded. Access to the house at the end of Stoney Bluff Landing Road is limited.

At 9 pm Saturday the Savannah River near Clyo had a stage of 16.3 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to fall to 16.2 feet Monday morning, then remain around 16.3 feet. At 14.5 feet, the bottom floor of several riverfront homes along Tom Goethe Road begin to flood.



A flood warning remains in effect for the Ogeechee River near Midville affecting Burke, Jenkins, and Emanuel Counties, and for the river near Eden affecting Bryan, Effingham, and Chatham Counties.

At 9 pm Saturday the Ogeechee River near Midville had a stage of 6.2 feet. Flood stage is 6 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. At 6.0 feet, the access road into the river bluff in Midville begins to flood. The lower portion of Johnson Road near Herndon also becomes covered.

At 9 pm Saturday the Ogeechee River near Eden had a stage of 11.7 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. The river is forecast to rise to 12.6 feet early Thursday morning. At 12.0 feet, the bottom floor of several homes at Morgans Bridge begin to flood. The boat ramp and campground along Dashers Landing Road near Eden are impacted.



A flood warning continues for the Canoochee River near Claxton affecting Evans County.

At 9 pm Saturday the Canoochee River near Claxton had a stage of 12.1 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. At 13.5 feet, the main access road into Canoochee Properties, Hillside Road becomes flooded.



A flood warning continues for the Ohoopee River near Reidsville affecting Tattnall County.

At 9 pm Saturday the Ohoopee River near Reidsville had a stage of 18.1 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to fall to 17.1 feet Monday morning. At 17.5 feet, water enters the ground level of homes in the Joy Bluff Community. The access road becomes covered with water.



A flood warning continues for the Oconee River near Dublin affecting Johnson and Laurens Counties and for the river near Mount Vernon affecting Montgomery and Treutlen Counties.

At 7 pm Saturday the Oconee River near Dublin had a stage of 18.1 feet and was steady. Minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 21.0 feet. The river is forecast to rise above flood stage by Tuesday evening and continue to rise to near 21.5 feet by Wednesday morning. The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday morning. At 23.0 feet, minor flooding continues of woodland areas. Flooding will increase of some dirt river access roads. The water level will be at least one foot deep in some sections of the roads.

At 8 pm Saturday the Oconee River near Mount Vernon had a stage of 16.3 feet and was steady. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. At 17.0 feet, minor flooding continues and expands into the pasture and woodland along the Oconee River. Some homes on Dead River Road in the south end of Montgomery County become surrounded by water. Water begins to cover portions of Dead River Road.



A flood warning continues for the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City affecting Montgomery, Telfair, and Wheeler Counties.

At 8 pm Saturday the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City had a stage of 15.9 feet and rising. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river will continue rising to near 16.4 feet by Monday morning then begin falling. At 15.0 feet, flood stage is reached and minor flooding begins. Water overflows into the broad swampy flood plain. Farm fields on the right bank flood. General agriculture and timber interests are affected by the flooding. In addition, water reaches the top of the boat ramp near the Highway 341 bridge.



A flood warning continues for the Altamaha River at Charlotte affecting Jeff Davis, Montgomery, and Toombs Counties, for the river at Baxley affecting Appling and Toombs Counties, and for the river near Everett City in extreme northwestern Glynn County.

At 12:15 pm Friday the Altamaha River at Charlotte had a stage of 18.6 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river will continue rising to near 18.9 feet by Saturday night then begin falling. At 21.0 feet, homes are affected on the north bank of the river just downstream of gage.

At 9:45 am Saturday the Altamaha River at Baxley had a stage of 80.2 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 74.5 feet. The river is forecast to continue rising to near 80.6 feet by Monday evening then begin falling. At 82.0 feet, Davis Landing Road and Morris Landing Road are flooded.

At 6 pm Saturday the Altamaha River 3 miles northeast of Everett City had a stage of 14.5 feet and was beginning to level off. The river is expected to reach 14.7 feet on Sunday. The most recent heavy rainfall event has led to additional crests upstream which may push the river up to 15 feet during the upcoming week. At 15.0 feet, major flooding occurs along all roads to the southwest of the Altamaha up to Highway 341. Water affects homes along Pennick and Old Jesup Roads as well as homes in Altamaha Park.