Rivers in Georgia
Altamaha River near Everett City
Below flood stage
5.11ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 3:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 13.00 ft
- Record crest
- 16.76 ft2009
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 17.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 17.00 ftIn Glynn County, major flooding occurs along all roads to the southwest of the Altamaha Regional Park to near U.S. Highway 341. Water affects homes along Pennick and Old Jesup Roads as well as homes in Altamaha Regional Park. In McIntosh County, significant flooding occurs in Barrington Park.
- 16.50 ftIn McIntosh County, water will approach a few elevated homes on Barrington Ferry Road, possibly restricting access.
- 15.00 ftIn Glynn County, the majority of Altamaha Regional Park becomes inundated, including water flowing across sections of Altamaha Park Road and Pennick Road. The Altamaha Regional Park is subject to closure at this level. Homes in the vicinity of the park are cut off by flood waters at this level, but elevated structures are not flooded. In McIntosh County, much of Barrington Park is underwater. Plum Orchard Road begins to flood.
- 14.00 ftPortions of Altamaha Regional Park become inundated, including the park campground, boat ramps and parking lots. Bee Tree Island Road is flooded and closed. The end of Betty Lott Lane is flooded and homes become cut off.
- 13.00 ftWater begins to encroach upon Altamaha Regional Park in Glynn County. This includes Altamaha Park Road, Betty Lott Lane and Bee Tree Island Road. In McIntosh County, Barrington Park at the end of Harper Lake Road begins to flood. Blue Reach Road also begins to flood near the Long County line.
- 12.00 ftAgricultural and timber lands near the river are flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 2008.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 13, 2009 | 16.76 ft |
| 2 | March 11, 2020 | 16.68 ft |
| 3 | January 11, 2016 | 16.61 ft |
| 4 | March 3, 2020 | 16.43 ft |
| 5 | December 24, 2009 | 15.43 ft |
| 6 | February 21, 2020 | 15.17 ft |
| 7 | February 9, 2010 | 15.10 ft |
| 8 | May 2, 2020 | 14.64 ft |
| 9 | March 22, 2024 | 14.61 ft |
| 10 | March 4, 2013 | 14.57 ft |
| 11 | February 24, 2021 | 14.53 ft |
| 12 | August 10, 2024 | 14.51 ft |
| 13 | February 26, 2024 | 14.50 ft |
| 14 | January 17, 2019 | 14.19 ft |
| 15 | April 10, 2023 | 13.97 ft |
| 16 | February 10, 2016 | 13.90 ft |
| 17 | April 21, 2022 | 13.78 ft |
| 18 | March 3, 2021 | 13.53 ft |
| 19 | April 26, 2014 | 13.49 ft |
| 20 | August 27, 2013 | 13.49 ft |
| 21 | May 5, 2015 | 13.37 ft |
| 22 | December 26, 2018 | 13.34 ft |
| 23 | October 21, 2021 | 13.31 ft |
| 24 | July 23, 2013 | 13.22 ft |
| 25 | October 8, 2024 | 13.16 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 8, 2024: 13.16 ft
- August 10, 2024: 14.51 ft
- March 22, 2024: 14.61 ft
- February 26, 2024: 14.50 ft
- April 10, 2023: 13.97 ft
- April 21, 2022: 13.78 ft
- October 21, 2021: 13.31 ft
- March 3, 2021: 13.53 ft
- February 24, 2021: 14.53 ft
- May 2, 2020: 14.64 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.