Altamaha River at Doctortown
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.5 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.6 ft on Jan 23, 1925 (historic crest)
- 16.3 ft on Mar 13, 1929 (historic crest)
- 16.0 ft on Apr 18, 1936 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Mar 19, 1998 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Agricultural and timber lands along the river begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Jaycee Landing and Oglethorpe Landing boat ramps begin to flood. Other low lying properties along the river begin to flood. |
| 14.0 ft | Jaycee Landing and Oglethorpe Landing parking lots flood as well as walkways to docks at the landing. Upper County boat ramp begins to flood. Three hunting and fish camps along the river become isolated and are inundated by flood waters. |
| 15.0 ft | Water begins to flood properties along Penholloway Road. A residence at Clanton Ranch is also flooded. |
| 16.0 ft | Some homes along Penholloway Road are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Jacksonville · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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