Flood Warnings Update

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

At 10 am Wednesday the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry had a stage of 17.0 feet. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to continue rising to 17.1 feet by Wednesday night. At 15.0 feet, flooding of some adjacent agricultural lands occurs. Most boat ramps along the river are unusable.

At 10 am 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 continue its slow fall. At 14.5 feet, the bottom floor of several riverfront homes along Tom Goethe Road begins to flood.



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

At 10 am Wednesday the Ogeechee River near Midville had a stage of 6.1 feet. Flood stage is 6.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to rise to 6.2 feet by Friday afternoon, then begin a slow fall. 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 10 am Wednesday the Ogeechee River near Eden had a stage of 12.9 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to continue rising to near 13.5 feet by Saturday evening. At 13.5 feet, several homes and a picnic area along Yarbrough Landing Road begin to flood.



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

At 10 am Wednesday the Canoochee River near Claxton had a stage of 11.4 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to drop below flood stage by Thursday 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 10 am Wednesday the Ohoopee River near Reidsville had a stage of 15.6 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to rise to continue falling. At 14.0 feet, flooding of several riverside unimproved roads and some agricultural land occurs.



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; as well as for the river near Everett City affecting northern Glynn County.

At 10:45 am Wednesday the Altamaha River at Charlotte had a stage of 18.9 feet. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to continue rising to near 18.9 feet by Wednesday night, then begin a slow fall. At 15.0 feet, flooding of mainly low lying areas occurs.

At 10:45 am Wednesday the Altamaha River at Baxley had a stage of 80.1 feet. Flood stage is 74.5 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to continue rising to near 80.3 feet by Thursday and then begin falling. At 78.0 feet, water begins to affect homes in the Carter Bight and Davis Landing areas.

At 6:15 pm Tuesday the Altamaha River 3 miles northeast of Everett City had a stage of 14.2 feet. Flood waters from the Oconee and the Ohoopee Rivers continue to move down the Altamaha towards Everett City. The river is forecast to rise to near 15.0 feet by this weekend. 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.



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

At 10 am Wednesday the Oconee River near Mount Vernon had a stage of 16.8 feet. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage by Thursday evening. 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 Satilla River at Atkinson affecting Brantley County.

At 10:45 am Wednesday the Satilla River at Atkinson had a stage of 15.6 feet. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to continue falling to a stage of 15.2 feet by Thursday morning..



Residents and those with interests along these rivers 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.