Rivers in Georgia
Satilla River at Atkinson
Below flood stage
4.86ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 13.00 ft
- Record crest
- 27.20 ft1929
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 22.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftWater begins to enter homes around the KOA campground.
- 14.00 ftRiver Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road.
- 13.00 ftWarners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9% |
| 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
366 crests on NOAA’s list since 1929.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1, 1929 | 27.20 ft |
| 2 | April 6, 1948 | 23.90 ft |
| 3 | April 7, 2009 | 22.89 ft |
| 4 | March 9, 1991 | 21.26 ft |
| 5 | February 3, 1991 | 20.60 ft |
| 6 | February 15, 1986 | 20.48 ft |
| 7 | August 10, 2024 | 20.29 ft |
| 8 | March 12, 1984 | 20.12 ft |
| 9 | October 3, 1953 | 19.80 ft |
| 10 | September 5, 1949 | 19.60 ft |
| 11 | March 8, 1964 | 19.40 ft |
| 12 | March 15, 1998 | 19.38 ft |
| 13 | March 19, 1980 | 19.35 ft |
| 14 | December 12, 1964 | 19.20 ft |
| 15 | March 12, 1959 | 19.10 ft |
| 16 | April 12, 1960 | 19.10 ft |
| 17 | April 23, 1961 | 19.10 ft |
| 18 | February 19, 1995 | 18.90 ft |
| 19 | March 15, 1948 | 18.90 ft |
| 20 | January 9, 1942 | 18.80 ft |
| 21 | April 10, 1973 | 18.68 ft |
| 22 | December 20, 1947 | 18.51 ft |
| 23 | September 11, 2004 | 18.47 ft |
| 24 | March 11, 2020 | 18.40 ft |
| 25 | February 3, 1984 | 18.39 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 28, 2026: 16.44 ft
- March 22, 2025: 13.34 ft
- October 11, 2024: 13.98 ft
- August 10, 2024: 20.29 ft
- May 25, 2024: 15.53 ft
- April 17, 2024: 16.87 ft
- April 1, 2024: 15.14 ft
- March 20, 2024: 13.28 ft
- February 24, 2024: 13.40 ft
- February 14, 2024: 13.24 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.