Rivers in Georgia
Savannah River near Augusta
Below flood stage
96.95ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 117.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 97.30 ftThu, Sep 24, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 125.98 ft1940
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 129.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 120.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 117.50 ft |
| Action | 115.50 ft |
- 137.50 ftAugusta Municipal Airport-Bush Field becomes flooded.
- 135.90 ftApproximate grade of the Augusta Levee in the vicinity of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam.
- 129.10 ftWater as much as 15 feet deep in adjacent farmland, 8 to 10 feet deep in the lowest areas of Augusta occurs. Sandbar Ferry Road bridge becomes submerged.
- 120.50 ftExtensive farmland outside protection of the Augusta levee on the Georgia side becomes flooded. Extensive farmland and developed areas near gum swamp on the South Carolina side become flooded.
- 117.50 ftFlood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.
- 115.40 ftPlayground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| 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
58 crests on NOAA’s list since 1937.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 15, 1940 | 125.98 ft |
| 2 | August 16, 1940 | 125.98 ft |
| 3 | November 30, 1948 | 123.18 ft |
| 4 | March 22, 1944 | 122.08 ft |
| 5 | January 20, 1943 | 121.69 ft |
| 6 | October 21, 1937 | 121.28 ft |
| 7 | March 22, 1942 | 121.18 ft |
| 8 | March 2, 1939 | 120.98 ft |
| 9 | January 9, 1946 | 120.98 ft |
| 10 | April 9, 1964 | 120.78 ft |
| 11 | January 22, 1947 | 120.58 ft |
| 12 | February 10, 1948 | 120.48 ft |
| 13 | January 5, 1937 | 120.18 ft |
| 14 | July 26, 1938 | 120.08 ft |
| 15 | March 5, 1971 | 119.88 ft |
| 16 | April 10, 1983 | 119.79 ft |
| 17 | April 27, 1945 | 119.78 ft |
| 18 | April 18, 1958 | 119.48 ft |
| 19 | July 8, 1941 | 119.48 ft |
| 20 | April 4, 1980 | 119.28 ft |
| 21 | October 22, 1951 | 118.88 ft |
| 22 | April 2, 1969 | 118.78 ft |
| 23 | March 25, 1975 | 118.78 ft |
| 24 | January 26, 1978 | 118.58 ft |
| 25 | January 2, 2016 | 118.37 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 28, 2024: 117.96 ft
- February 1, 2023: 113.24 ft
- January 9, 2023: 109.80 ft
- April 8, 2022: 117.98 ft
- February 19, 2021: 116.41 ft
- January 3, 2021: 112.84 ft
- January 6, 2019: 114.85 ft
- December 22, 2018: 115.03 ft
- January 4, 2017: 108.52 ft
- January 2, 2016: 118.37 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamLake Thurmond at Lake Thurmond
- DownstreamSavannah River at Burton's Ferry
- Savannah River at Savannah River Jefferson Davis Bridge at Augusta
- Horse Creek at Clearwater
- Spirit Creek at U.S. Hwy 1 near Augusta
- Reed Creek
- Stevens Creek at Murphy Village
- Brier Creek at Waynesboro
- Savannah River at Evans
- Savannah River at Waynesboro
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.