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Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys water level

Tidal gauge, Cumberland Sound, Georgia, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

-0.06ft

0 3 Highest onrecord 3.98 ft Minor floodstage 2.50 ft

History

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What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys, where the gauge shows -0.06 ft.

It is 2.56 ft below the flood stage of 2.50 ft.

The 30-day range is -1.62 ft – 2.37 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
3.98 ftOctober 7, 2016

What happens at each level

4.00 ft
Major Flooding - 4.0 feet above MHHW - Major Coastal Flooding. Coastal Flood Warning needed. Extensive inundation of structures and roads in the area is expected. Evacuations of people or transfer of property to higher ground is likely and the advice of Emergency Management should be heeded. Extensive beach erosion is possible and possible breaches of the dune line, especially in lower areas and beach access areas. Significant past events: 2 October 1898 Hurricane.
3.00 ft
Moderate Flooding - 3.0 feet above MHHW - Significant Coastal Flooding begins and Coastal Flood Warning needed. Some flooding of structures and roads along the coast, St. Mary's River and other inland waterways is expected. Evacuation of people or property to higher ground is possible and the advice of Emergency Management or local officials should be heeded. Significant past events: Hurricane Dora 1964.
2.50 ft
Minor Flooding - 2.5 feet above MHHW - Coastal Flood Advisory is likely and Coastal Flood Warning Possible if significant wind and wave action drives water levels higher along the immediate coast. Flooding of low lying roads and campgrounds possible. Water levels may surge up the dune lines and into beach access areas. Some boat ramps and docks near the St. Mary's River entrance and other inland waterways may begin to flood. Significant past events: Tropical Storm Fay...Hurricane Jeanne and 11/23/1984.
2.00 ft
Action Stage - 2.0 feet above MHHW - Coastal Flood Advisory is possible if significant wind and wave action drives water levels higher along the immediate coast. Should water levels continue rising...preparations to protect property should begin.
-0.06 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
13.98 ftOctober 7, 2016
23.97 ftNovember 10, 2022
33.63 ftSeptember 11, 2017
43.31 ftSeptember 29, 2022
53.11 ftNovember 7, 2021
62.96 ftOctober 10, 2025
72.96 ftNovember 6, 2021
82.96 ftSeptember 11, 2017
92.94 ftSeptember 20, 2020
102.90 ftSeptember 21, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11h 25m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Nassau River near TisoniaTidal gauge, Nassau River 12.79 ft High +0.64 ft 16 mi
Satilla River at US 17, at WoodbineTidal gauge, Satilla River 1.74 ft Flooding 21 mi
Trout River near Jacksonville FlaTidal gauge, Trout River 0.74 ft Below flood stage +0.08 ft 27 mi
St. Johns River at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, St. Johns River 12.03 ft Normal 33 mi
St Marys River at Ferry Landing near FolkstonRiver gauge, St Marys River 6.81 ft Below flood stage 33 mi
Pottsburg Creek at Us90 near S. JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Pottsburg Creek 1.38 ft Normal +0.51 ft 34 mi
Pottsburg Creek near South JacksonvilleRiver gauge, Pottsburg Creek 20.58 ft Normal −0.27 ft 35 mi
Cedar River at San Juan Avenue at JacksonvilleTidal gauge, Cedar River 12.91 ft High +0.43 ft 37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys?

The official flood stage is 2.50 ft. The river is currently 2.56 ft below it.

How high and low has the Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys been?

The highest reading on record is 3.98 ft (October 7, 2016).

How often is Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT.

What is the water level of Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was -0.06 ft. Normal.

Is the level of Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys?

The highest level on record is 3.98 ft on October 7, 2016.

How often is this data updated?

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:02228295 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.76433, -81.47136 (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 stage -0.06 ft 2026-10-16 21:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St Marys (usgs:02228295). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/cumberland-sound-at-sea-camp-dock-near-st-marys

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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