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 11 am Sunday the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry had a stage of 17.2 feet. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to continue rising to 17.5 feet by Wednesday morning, then begin a slow 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 10 am Sunday the Savannah River near Clyo had a stage of 15.6 feet. Flood stage is 11 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to continue rising to 16.0 feet by Saturday morning. 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 Eden affecting Bryan, Effingham, and Chatham Counties.

At 10 am Sunday the Ogeechee River near Eden had a stage of 12.3 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to begin a slow fall Sunday night. At 12.0 feet, the bottom floor of several homes at Morgans Bridge begin to flood. The boat ramp and campgrounds along Dashers Landing Road near Eden are impacted.



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

At 10 am Sunday the Ohoopee River near Reidsville had a stage of 12.6 feet. Flood stage is 11.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to rise near 12.7 feet by Monday morning, then begin a slow fall. At 11.0 feet, water enters the back yards of some homes in the Joy Bluff Community.



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 affecting northern Glynn County.

At 11:45 am Sunday the Altamaha River at Charlotte had a stage of 17.8 feet. Flood stage is 15.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to remain steady through Monday morning. At 15.0 feet, flooding of mainly low lying areas occurs.

At 11:45 am Sunday the Altamaha River at Baxley had a stage of 79.3 feet. Flood stage is 74.5 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to rise to 79.4 feet by Monday morning, then begin a slow fall. At 78.0 feet, water begins to affect homes in the Carter Bight and Davis Landing areas.

At 3:15 pm Saturday the Altamaha River 3 miles northeast of Everett City had a stage of 14.3 feet. The river is forecast to drop below 14.0 feet by Monday, then remain nearly steady through the rest of the week.



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

At 11 am Sunday the Oconee River near Mount Vernon had a stage of 16.6 feet. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to continue falling. 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 6:45 pm Saturday the Satilla River at Atkinson had a stage of 14.1 feet. Flood stage is 13.0 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river is forecast to remain steady. At 14.0 feet, River Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road. At 13.0 feet, Warner Landing, Louis Land, and secondary roads around the KOA campgrounds begin to flood.



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.