Atlantic Coast at St. Simons Island at Village Pier (in MHHW)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 2.5 ft; major flooding begins at 3.5 ft.
| Action stage | 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 2.5 ft |
| Major flooding | 3.5 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 3.9 ft on Sep 11, 2017 (historic crest)
- 3.7 ft on Nov 10, 2022 (historic crest)
- 3.2 ft on Oct 7, 2016 (historic crest)
- 3.1 ft on Sep 11, 2017 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | Action Stage - 1.5 feet above MHHW - Coastal Flood Advisory is possible if significant wind and wave action drives water levels higher along the immediate coast. Should water levels continue rising, preparations to protect property should begin. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | Minor Flooding - 2.0 feet above MHHW - Coastal Flood Advisory is likely and Coastal Flood Warning possible if significant wind and wave action drives water levels higher along the immediate coast. Flooding of low lying roads and campgrounds possible. Water levels may surge up the dune lines and into beach access areas. Some boat ramps, docks and inland waterways may begin to flood. |
| 2.5 ft | Moderate Flooding - 2.5 feet above MHHW - Significant Coastal Flooding begins and Coastal Flood Warning needed. Some flooding of structures and roads along the coast, and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded. |
| 3.5 ft | Major Flooding - 3.5 feet above MHHW - Major Coastal Flooding. Coastal Flood Warning needed. Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded. Extensive beach erosion is possible and possible breaches of the dune line, especially in lower areas and beach access areas. Significant past events: 2 October 1898 Hurricane. |
Forecast office: NWS Jacksonville · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- St. Simons Light NOAA tide station · 0.1 mi
- Frederica River Bridge NOAA tide station · 2.6 mi
- Brunswick River at Brunswick NWS gauge · 5.2 mi
- St. Simons Sound Bar NOAA tide station · 5.3 mi
- Jekyll Island Marina NOAA tide station · 5.5 mi
- Mackay River (Daymark 239) NOAA tide station · 5.6 mi