Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear water level

Name: Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Alabaha River, Georgia, United States

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Above flood stage

Water level

9.05ft Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT (27 min ago)

Flow: 1,220 cfs

History

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

What this means

The gauge at Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear reads 9.05 ft, over the official flood stage of 9.00 ft.

That puts it 6.34 ft above the median of 2.71 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. The record high is 12.97 ft, set on March 7, 2020.

The level is falling, down 0.23 ft over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.46 ft and 10.02 ft.

Early fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.71 ft6.34 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.26 ft – 7.14 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Highest on record: 12.97 ftMarch 7, 2020

High water at Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

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 can be expected.
9.05 ft: Right now
9.00 ft: Flooding of low lying roads, docks and campgrounds along the river basin can be expected.
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

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.97 ft	March 7, 2020
2	12.92 ft	August 6, 2024
3	12.28 ft	January 25, 2017
4	12.26 ft	April 27, 2021
5	12.06 ft	September 2, 2023
6	11.83 ft	August 21, 2013
7	11.77 ft	February 27, 2013
8	11.73 ft	June 23, 2026
9	11.63 ft	February 7, 2016
10	11.41 ft	September 12, 2017

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11h 24m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Satilla River near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River	15.48 ft	Very high	−0.29 ft	10 mi
Little Satilla River near OffermanRiver gauge, Little Satilla River	8.60 ft	Very high	−0.17 ft	15 mi
Satilla River at GA 158, near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River	14.20 ft	Flooding	−0.40 ft	17 mi
Satilla River at AtkinsonRiver gauge, Satilla River	13.60 ft	Flooding	+0.31 ft	27 mi
Altamaha River at DoctortownRiver gauge, Altamaha River	5.84 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	33 mi
Altamaha River near BaxleyRiver gauge, Altamaha River	3.49 ft	Normal	−0.16 ft	39 mi
Altamaha River near Everett CityRiver gauge, Altamaha River	7.35 ft	Below flood stage		40 mi
Altamaha River at US 221, near CharlottevilleRiver gauge, Altamaha River	2.04 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	42 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The current reading is above it.

What is the record level at Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear?

The highest reading on record is 12.97 ft (March 7, 2020).

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.

How often is Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT.

What is the water level of Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 9.05 ft. Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear rising or falling?

Down 0.23 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear normal?

Above flood stage. Compared with the flood stage set by the forecasting service.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02227270 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.37558, -82.28864 (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 `stage`	9.05 ft	2026-10-16 20:30	Provisional
Flow `discharge`	1,220 cfs	2026-10-16 20:30	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer