Satilla River near Waycross
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.4 ft on Apr 4, 1948 (historic crest)
- 22.4 ft on Apr 5, 2009 (historic crest)
- 22.2 ft on May 1, 1928 (historic crest)
- 21.5 ft on Mar 6, 1991 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Flooding of agriculture and timberlands begins. On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp is flooded. On the Pierce/Brantley county line at the State Road 121 Bridge the boat ramp and dirt access roads are flooded. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | On the Ware County side, the Jamestown Road Boat Ramp parking lot and access road is flooded and Simmons Trail is flooded cutting off one residence. On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee Country Club Course Holes 14 through 16 begin to flood. |
| 18.0 ft | On the Pierce County side, the Okefenokee Country Club Golf Course is generally closed. Riverwoods Drive low lying properties begin to flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Effects railroad bridge. Rail traffic must be rerouted. On the Pierce County side, low lying roads are flooded and homes are threatened in the Riverwoods Drive community and in the Okefenokee Country Club. |
Forecast office: NWS Jacksonville · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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