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Little Satilla River near Offerman water level

River gauge, Little Satilla River, Georgia, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

8.47ft Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
725 cfs
0 5 10 15 Highest onrecord 16.40 ft Minor floodstage 9.00 ft

History

358ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19Minor flood stage358ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19Minor flood stage
510ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19Minor flood stage510ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

High water at Little Satilla River near Offerman: the latest reading is 8.47 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 5.49 ft above the median of 2.98 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 0.53 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.90 ft (+6.57 ft).

It is on the way up, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 1.76 ft – 11.33 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.98 ft5.49 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.61 ft – 6.90 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
1.90 ft+6.57 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.76 ft – 11.33 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.76 ft – 11.66 ft
Highest on record
16.40 ftApril 6, 1948

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

14.00 ft
Extensive inundation of structures and roads along the river basin. Evacuations of people or transfer to higher ground is likely.
12.00 ft
Some inundation of structures and roads along the river basin can be expected. Evacuations of people to higher ground is possible.
9.00 ft
Flooding on low lying roads, docks and campgrounds along the river basin can be expected.
8.47 ft
Right now
7.00 ft
Should water levels continue rising, preparations to protect property should begin.

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
116.40 ftApril 6, 1948
215.35 ftAugust 7, 2024
314.59 ftMarch 7, 2020
414.50 ftSeptember 29, 1953
514.49 ftApril 4, 2009
613.90 ftApril 27, 2021
713.76 ftMarch 6, 1991
813.47 ftSeptember 8, 2004
913.40 ftApril 18, 1961
1013.30 ftMarch 8, 1984

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 65° 49° – Wind 13 mph
19 Mon 68° 49° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 76° 49° – Wind 6 mph
21 Wed 77° 53° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 79° 54° – Wind 4 mph
23 Fri 78° 55° – Wind 6 mph
24 Sat 77° 56° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min First quarter 58%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Alabaha River at GA 203, near BlackshearRiver gauge, Alabaha River 8.35 ft Very high −0.24 ft 15 mi
Altamaha River at DoctortownRiver gauge, Altamaha River 5.25 ft Normal −0.16 ft 19 mi
Satilla River at AtkinsonRiver gauge, Satilla River 14.17 ft Flooding +0.14 ft 20 mi
Satilla River near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River 14.69 ft Very high −0.30 ft 22 mi
Altamaha River near Everett CityRiver gauge, Altamaha River 7.37 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 27 mi
Satilla River at GA 158, near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River 13.38 ft Very high −0.36 ft 32 mi
Altamaha River near BaxleyRiver gauge, Altamaha River 3.52 ft Normal +0.04 ft 38 mi
Satilla River at US 17, at WoodbineTidal gauge, Satilla River 3.44 ft Flooding −0.01 ft 38 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Little Satilla River near Offerman compare with last year?

It is 6.57 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.90 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little Satilla River near Offerman?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 0.53 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little Satilla River near Offerman in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.98 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.61 ft and 6.90 ft, based on 26 years of records.

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 Little Satilla River near Offerman today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 AM EDT, the water level was 8.47 ft. Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Satilla River near Offerman rising or falling?

Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.23 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Satilla River near Offerman normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02227500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
31.45214, -82.05433 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 8.47 ft 2026-10-19 09:45 Provisional
Flow 725 cfs 2026-10-19 09:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Satilla River near Offerman (usgs:02227500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/little-satilla-river-near-offerman

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