Alabaha River at GA Highway 203 near Blackshear
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.6 ft on Apr 5, 1948 (historic crest)
- 14.3 ft on Mar 19, 1929 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Mar 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Aug 6, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Should water levels continue rising, preparations to protect property should begin. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Flooding of low lying roads, docks and campgrounds along the river basin can be expected. |
| 12.0 ft | Some inundation of structures and roads along the river basin can be expected. Evacuations of people to higher ground can be expected. |
| 14.0 ft | Extensive inundation of structures and roads along the river basin. Evacuations of people or transfer to higher ground is likely. |
Forecast office: NWS Jacksonville · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
Alabaha River at GA Highway 203 near Blackshear in your pocket
Tidora puts this spot on your Home Screen and Lock Screen with free widgets, and sends free flood alerts before the water reaches the levels that matter to you. No account, no subscription needed for either.
Download Tidora on the App Store
Tidora is preparing for launch; these pages go fully live when the app ships.
Nearby stations and gauges
- Satilla River near Waycross NWS gauge · 9.7 mi
- Little Satilla River near Offerman NWS gauge · 14.8 mi
- Satilla River at GA-158 above Millwood NWS gauge · 16.8 mi
- Satilla River at Atkinson NWS gauge · 27.1 mi
- Altamaha River at Doctortown NWS gauge · 33.3 mi
- Burnt Fort NOAA tide station · 37.3 mi