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 8 pm Tuesday the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry had a stage of 17.0 feet. Flood stage is 15 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to fall to 16.9 feet and remain at that level. At 15.0 feet, flooding of some adjacent agricultural lands occurs. Most boat ramps along the river are unusable.

At 7 pm Tuesday the Savannah River near Clyo had a stage of 16.2 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to remain at 16.2 feet through Wednesday night, then begin falling. 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 8 pm Tuesday the Ogeechee River near Midville had a stage of 6.2 feet. Flood stage is 6 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Thursday morning. 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 7 pm Tuesday the Ogeechee River near Eden had a stage of 12.6 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast. The river is forecast to rise to 12.9 feet early Wednesday afternoon, then begin falling. At 13.5 feet, several homes and a picnic area along Yarbrough Landind Road begin to flood.



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

At 7 pm Tuesday the Canoochee River near Claxton had a stage of 11.3 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Wednesday morning. At 11.0 feet, several homes along Parker Springs Road in Canoochee Properties become flooded.



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

At 8 pm Tuesday the Ohoopee River near Reidsville had a stage of 15.8 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to fall to 14.1 feet by Thursday morning. At 14.0 feet, flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs.



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 Tuesday the Oconee River near Dublin had a stage of 22.2 feet and was rising. Minor flooding is occurring and forecast. Flood stage is 21.0 feet. The river is forecast to rise to 22.6 feet by Wednesday morning and fall below flood stage by Friday morning. At 23.0 feet, minor flooding continues of low areas and woodlands near the river. 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 Tuesday the Oconee River near Mount Vernon had a stage of 15.8 feet and was falling, but the river is expected to begin rising again on Wednesday, and continue rising to 16.9 feet by Friday evening. Flooding is not currently occurring, but minor flooding 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 7 pm Tuesday the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City had a stage of 16.1 feet and was falling. Minor flooding is occurring and is forecast. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. At 15.0 feet, minor flooding begins. Water overflows into the broad swampy flood plain. Farm fields on the right bank flood. General agriculture and timber interests are affects by flooding. Water also 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 7:45 pm Tuesday the Altamaha River at Charlotte had a stage of 19.3 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river will continue falling to near 18.9 feet by Thursday morning. At 21.0 feet, homes are affected on the north bank of the river just downstream of gage.

At 6 am Tuesday the Altamaha River at Baxley had a stage of 80.7 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 74.5 feet. The river is forecast to continue falling to near 80.2 feet by Thursday morning. At 82.0 feet, Davis Landing Road and Morris Landing Road are flooded.

At 2:15 pm Tuesday the Altamaha River 3 miles northeast of Everett City had a stage of 15.3 feet and was beginning to crest. The most recent heavy rainfall event has led to additional crests upstream which may keep the river above 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.