Satilla River at Atkinson water level

Name: Satilla River at Atkinson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Satilla River, Georgia, United States

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Above flood stage

Water level

13.60ft Up 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 03:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 6,250 cfs

History

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

What this means

The Satilla River at Atkinson is above flood stage at 13.60 ft.

The median for mid-October is 5.03 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 8.57 ft above typical. The record high is 27.20 ft, set on September 1, 1929.

It has risen 0.31 ft over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. In the last month it has stayed between 7.02 ft and 14.08 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: 5.03 ft8.57 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.77 ft – 11.31 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
Highest on record: 27.20 ftSeptember 1, 1929

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

21.00 ft: Water begins to enter homes around the KOA campground.
14.00 ft: River Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road.
13.60 ft: Right now
13.00 ft: Warners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 20 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	27.20 ft	September 1, 1929
2	23.90 ft	April 6, 1948
3	22.89 ft	April 7, 2009
4	21.26 ft	March 9, 1991
5	20.60 ft	February 3, 1991
6	20.48 ft	February 15, 1986
7	20.29 ft	August 10, 2024
8	20.12 ft	March 12, 1984
9	19.80 ft	October 3, 1953
10	19.60 ft	September 5, 1949

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11h 24m First quarter 34 %

Map

Other gauges on the Satilla River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Satilla River at GA 158, near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River	14.20 ft	Flooding	−0.40 ft	41 mi
Satilla River near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River	15.48 ft	Very high	−0.29 ft	27 mi
Satilla River at US 17, at WoodbineTidal gauge, Satilla River	2.54 ft	Flooding		19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Satilla River near OffermanRiver gauge, Little Satilla River	8.60 ft	Very high	−0.17 ft	20 mi
Altamaha River near Everett CityRiver gauge, Altamaha River	7.35 ft	Below flood stage		21 mi
Alabaha River at GA 203, near BlackshearRiver gauge, Alabaha River	9.05 ft	Flooding	−0.23 ft	27 mi
Altamaha River at DoctortownRiver gauge, Altamaha River	5.84 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	30 mi
St Marys River at Ferry Landing near FolkstonRiver gauge, St Marys River	6.85 ft	Below flood stage		32 mi
Cumberland Sound at Sea Camp Dock, near St MarysTidal gauge, Cumberland Sound	1.30 ft	Below flood stage		39 mi
Suwannee River above FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River	10.31 ft	High	−0.20 ft	53 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Satilla River at Atkinson?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The current reading is above it.

How high and low has the Satilla River at Atkinson been?

The highest reading on record is 27.20 ft (September 1, 1929).

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 Satilla River at Atkinson updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 03:45 PM EDT.

What is the water level of Satilla River at Atkinson today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 03:45 PM EDT, the water level was 13.60 ft. Up 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Satilla River at Atkinson rising or falling?

Up 0.31 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Satilla River at Atkinson 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:02228000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.21958, -81.86644 (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`	13.60 ft	2026-10-16 19:45	Provisional
Flow `discharge`	6,250 cfs	2026-10-16 19:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Satilla River at Atkinson (usgs:02228000). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/satilla-river-at-atkinson

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