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SwedenAltamaha River near Everett City water level
River gauge, Altamaha River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 4,500 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Altamaha River near Everett City reads 7.32 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.68 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 1.21 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 5.68 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.33 ft and 7.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.76 ftApril 13, 2009
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 13.00 ft, still 5.68 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- In 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 ft
- In McIntosh County, water will approach a few elevated homes on Barrington Ferry Road, possibly restricting access.
- 15.00 ft
- In 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 ft
- Portions 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 ft
- Water 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 ft
- Agricultural and timber lands near the river are flooded.
- 7.32 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 13 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.76 ft | April 13, 2009 |
| 2 | 16.68 ft | March 11, 2020 |
| 3 | 16.61 ft | January 11, 2016 |
| 4 | 16.43 ft | March 3, 2020 |
| 5 | 15.43 ft | December 24, 2009 |
| 6 | 15.17 ft | February 21, 2020 |
| 7 | 15.10 ft | February 9, 2010 |
| 8 | 14.64 ft | May 2, 2020 |
| 9 | 14.61 ft | March 22, 2024 |
| 10 | 14.57 ft | March 4, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Altamaha River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamaha River at US 221, near CharlottevilleRiver gauge, Altamaha River | 2.08 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 65 mi |
| Altamaha River near BaxleyRiver gauge, Altamaha River | 3.48 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 56 mi |
| Altamaha River at DoctortownRiver gauge, Altamaha River | 5.39 ft | Normal | −0.26 ft | 20 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Creek at Meridian Landing, near MeridianTidal gauge, Hudson Creek | 0.19 ft | No reference yet | +2.79 ft | 14 mi |
| Satilla River at AtkinsonRiver gauge, Satilla River | 14.03 ft | Flooding | +0.22 ft | 21 mi |
| Brunswick River at St. Simons IslandTidal gauge, Brunswick River | −0.05 ft | No reference yet | +1.71 ft | 24 mi |
| Little Satilla River near OffermanRiver gauge, Little Satilla River | 8.31 ft | Very high | −0.11 ft | 27 mi |
| Satilla River at US 17, at WoodbineTidal gauge, Satilla River | 2.47 ft | Flooding | +3.48 ft | 32 mi |
| Canoochee River at Bridge 38, at Fort StewartRiver gauge, Canoochee River | 8.21 ft | Very high | +0.09 ft | 38 mi |
| Alabaha River at GA 203, near BlackshearRiver gauge, Alabaha River | 8.57 ft | Very high | −0.30 ft | 40 mi |
| Ogeechee River at US 17, near Richmond HillTidal gauge, Ogeechee River | 2.86 ft | No reference yet | +2.47 ft | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Altamaha River near Everett City?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 5.68 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Altamaha River near Everett City today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 07:15 AM EDT, the water level was 7.32 ft. Up 1.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Altamaha River near Everett City rising or falling?
Up 1.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Altamaha River near Everett City normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Altamaha River near Everett City?
The highest level on record is 16.76 ft on April 13, 2009.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02226160(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.42686, -81.60511(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 7.32 ft | 2026-10-18 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4,500 cfs | 2026-10-18 11:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Altamaha River near Everett City (usgs:02226160). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/altamaha-river-near-everett-city
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