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 Wednesday the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry had a stage of 16.9 feet. Flood stage is 15 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to remain at 15.9 feet through Monday; additional rises are possible thereafter. At 15.0 feet, flooding of some adjacent agricultural lands occurs. Most boat ramps along the river are unusable.

At 8 pm Wednesday the Savannah River near Clyo had a stage of 16.1 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to fall to 15.9 feet by Friday morning. 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 Wednesday the Ogeechee River near Midville had a stage of 6.8 feet. Flood stage is 6 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast continue rising to near 7.0 feet by Thursday morning. The river will then fall below flood stage Saturday 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 8 pm Wednesday the Ogeechee River near Eden had a stage of 12.9 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast. The river is forecast to fall to 12.8 feet by Friday afternoon. At 13.5 feet, several homes and a picnic area along Yarbrough Landind Road begin to flood.



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

At 8 pm Wednesday the Ohoopee River near Reidsville had a stage of 15.0 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to fall to 13.1 feet by Friday 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 8 pm Wednesday the Oconee River near Dublin had a stage of 22.1 feet and was falling. Minor flooding is occurring and forecast. Flood stage is 21.0 feet. The river is forecast to continue falling to below flood stage late Thursday evening. At 22.0 feet, minor flooding continues of low areas and woodlands near the river. Flooding will increase of some dirt river access roads.

At 8 pm Wednesday the Oconee River near Mount Vernon had a stage of 16.2 feet and was rising. Minor flooding is occurring. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. The river will continue rising to near 17.1 feet by Saturday morning. 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 15.7 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 Wednesday the Altamaha River at Charlotte had a stage of 18.9 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river will remain near 18.8 feet, but additional rainfall may slow the river’s fall below flood stage. At 21.0 feet, homes are affected on the north bank of the river just downstream of gage.

At 7 am Wednesday the Altamaha River at Baxley had a stage of 80.6 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 79.9 feet by Friday morning. At 82.0 feet, Davis Landing Road and Morris Landing Road are flooded.

At 2:15 pm Wednesday the Altamaha River 3 miles northeast of Everett City had a stage of 15.4 feet and was nearing its crest. More rain is forecast for Thursday and Friday with the potential for heavy rainfall. This additional rain may delay the crest. 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.