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 17.1 feet. Flood stage is 15 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to remain near 17.1 feet through Sunday afternoon, then fall to 16.6 feet by early Tuesday morning. 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 8 pm Saturday the Savannah River near Clyo had a stage of 15.9 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to rise to 16.1 feet by Tuesday evening, and then begin a slow fall. 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 1 pm Saturday the Ogeechee River near Midville had a stage of 6.4 feet. Flood stage is 6 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to rise to 6.6 feet by Wednesday 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 Saturday the Ogeechee River near Eden had a stage of 12.5 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and forecast. The river is forecast to rise to 13.0 feet by Friday morning; additional rises may be possible thereafter. At 13.5 feet, several homes and a picnic area along Yarbrough Landing Road begin to flood.



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

At 8 pm Saturday the Ohoopee River near Reidsville had a stage of 14.3 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to rise to 14.7 feet by early Monday morning, then begin a slow fall. At 14.0 feet, flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs.



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

At 6 pm Saturday the Oconee River near Mount Vernon had a stage of 17.2 feet and falling. Minor flooding is occurring. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall to near 16.1 feet by Tuesday morning; additional rises are possible thereafter. At 17.0 feet, minor flooding continues and expands into the pastures and woodlands 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 6 pm Saturday the Ocmulgee River near Lumber City had a stage of 15.1 feet and was steady. Minor flooding is occurring. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river is forecast to remain steady, just above flood stage, until Thursday. 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 Saturday the Altamaha River at Charlotte had a stage of 19.2 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall to 19.1 feet by Monday morning. At 21.0 feet, homes are affected on the north bank of the river just downstream of gage.

At 8:30 pm Saturday the Altamaha River at Baxley had a stage of 80.5 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 74.5 feet. The river is forecast to rise to 80.7 feet by Sunday morning, then begin falling. At 82.0 feet, Davis Landing Road and Morris Landing Road are flooded.

At 5:30 pm Saturday the Altamaha River 3 miles northeast of Everett City had a stage of 15.3 feet and falling. The river is forecast to remain steady near 15 feet through early next 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.