Altamaha River near Baxley
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 72.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 74.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 80.0 ft; major flooding begins at 84.0 ft.
| Action stage | 72.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 74.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 80.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 84.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 91.5 ft on Jan 22, 1925 (historic crest)
- 89.0 ft on Apr 12, 1936 (historic crest)
- 88.9 ft on Mar 11, 1929 (historic crest)
- 86.8 ft on Aug 23, 1928 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 74.5 ft | Flooding of agricultural and timber lands is expected. Deens Landing and Linton Carter Landing boat ramps, picnic areas and parking lots begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 78.0 ft | Deens Landing and Carter Linton Landing are completely flooded. Davis Landing Road, Morris Landing Road and Getaway Lane at Carters Bight Landing begin to flood. |
| 82.0 ft | Water begins to impact homes in the Carters Bight, Davis Landing and Morris Landing areas. Davis Landing Road, Morris Landing Road and Getaway Lane are completely flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Jacksonville · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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