Rivers in Georgia
Brunswick River at Brunswick
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 7.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 6.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 5.50 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 7.00 ftMajor Flooding - 7.0 feet above NAVD88 - 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. Water begins to flood structures in the lower end of the City of Brunswick. Howard Coffin Park flooded. Extensive beach erosion and possible breaches of the dune line, especially in lower areas and beach access areas.
- 6.00 ftModerate Flooding - 6.0 feet above NAVD88 - 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. Water in the parking lot near GA-Pacific Plant, in Lanier Blvd and Newcastle St near the Old City Hall. Marshside Grill parking lot flooded and structures threatened.
- 5.60 ftHighest Astronomical Tide (HAT) - 5.6 feet above NAVD88 - ESTIMATED!!!
- 5.50 ftMinor Flooding - 5.5 feet above NAVD88 - Coastal Flood Advisory is likely and Coastal Flood Warning possible if significant wind and wave action drives water levels higher along the immediate coast. Water comes up through the storm drains into Lanier Blvd and is high in marshes and along the causeways. 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.
- 5.00 ftAction Stage - 5.0 feet above NAVD88 - Coastal Flood Statement Likely and 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.
- -6.20 ftLowest Astronomical Tide (LAT) -6.2 feet below NAVD88 - ESTIMATED!!!
Crest history
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 2008.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 27, 2015 | 6.31 ft |
| 2 | September 29, 2015 | 5.89 ft |
| 3 | September 27, 2015 | 5.85 ft |
| 4 | October 28, 2015 | 5.83 ft |
| 5 | September 26, 2015 | 5.81 ft |
| 6 | August 22, 2008 | 5.78 ft |
| 7 | November 25, 2015 | 5.75 ft |
| 8 | September 28, 2015 | 5.74 ft |
| 9 | September 27, 2015 | 5.73 ft |
| 10 | September 30, 2015 | 5.72 ft |
| 11 | June 23, 2009 | 5.72 ft |
| 12 | June 22, 2009 | 5.65 ft |
| 13 | October 26, 2015 | 5.65 ft |
| 14 | October 2, 2015 | 5.63 ft |
| 15 | September 28, 2015 | 5.59 ft |
| 16 | October 27, 2015 | 5.54 ft |
| 17 | May 7, 2012 | 5.52 ft |
| 18 | November 14, 2012 | 5.50 ft |
| 19 | November 26, 2015 | 5.49 ft |
Most recent crests
- November 26, 2015: 5.49 ft
- November 25, 2015: 5.75 ft
- October 28, 2015: 5.83 ft
- October 27, 2015: 5.54 ft
- October 27, 2015: 6.31 ft
- October 26, 2015: 5.65 ft
- October 2, 2015: 5.63 ft
- September 30, 2015: 5.72 ft
- September 29, 2015: 5.89 ft
- September 28, 2015: 5.59 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- Atlantic Coast at St. Simons Island at Village Pier (in MHHW)
- Satilla River at Woodbine (in MHHW)
- Altamaha River at Everett City
- Satilla River at Atkinson
- Hudson Creek at Meridian (IN MLLW)
- Atlantic Coast at Kings Bay Pier (in MHHW)
- Atlantic Coast at Sea Camp Dock on Cumberland Island (in MHHW)
- St. Marys River at Interstate 95 (in MHHW)
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. This water level forecast may not account for the effects of storm surge from a tropical cyclone. Large waves during times of high water can also result in flooding. For navigational purposes, please refer to data provided by the National Ocean Service.
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.