Satilla River at GA 158, near Waycross water level

Name: Satilla River at GA 158, near Waycross 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

14.20ft Down 0.40 ft over the last 24 hours

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

Flow: 3,240 cfs

History

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

What this means

The Satilla River at GA 158, near Waycross is in flood: the latest reading is 14.20 ft, against a flood stage of 14.00 ft.

That puts it 10.78 ft above the median of 3.42 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. The record high is 26.60 ft, set on April 4, 1948.

It is still going down, by 0.40 ft over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. The 30-day range is 9.82 ft – 15.33 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: 3.42 ft10.78 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.60 ft – 9.85 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Highest on record: 26.60 ftApril 4, 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

16.00 ft: The bridge upstream over the Satilla at Duncan Bridge Road is flooded.
14.20 ft: Right now
14.00 ft: Low lying areas and bottomlands along the river begin to flood, including campgrounds, docks and property.

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	26.60 ft	April 4, 1948
2	26.60 ft	April 15, 1928
3	19.78 ft	February 28, 2013
4	19.33 ft	April 27, 2021
5	19.00 ft	March 8, 2020
6	18.88 ft	February 7, 2016
7	17.91 ft	August 7, 2024
8	17.64 ft	February 14, 2023
9	17.58 ft	September 3, 2023
10	17.54 ft	June 23, 2026

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11h 24m First quarter 34 %

Map

Other gauges on the Satilla River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Satilla River near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River	15.48 ft	Very high	−0.29 ft	15 mi
Satilla River at AtkinsonRiver gauge, Satilla River	13.60 ft	Flooding	+0.31 ft	41 mi
Satilla River at US 17, at WoodbineTidal gauge, Satilla River	2.54 ft	Flooding		54 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Alabaha River at GA 203, near BlackshearRiver gauge, Alabaha River	9.05 ft	Flooding	−0.23 ft	17 mi
Little Satilla River near OffermanRiver gauge, Little Satilla River	8.60 ft	Very high	−0.17 ft	32 mi
Alapaha River near AlapahaRiver gauge, Alapaha River	10.59 ft	Very high	−0.27 ft	38 mi
Suwannee River above FargoRiver gauge, Suwannee River	10.31 ft	High	−0.20 ft	41 mi
St Marys River at Ferry Landing near FolkstonRiver gauge, St Marys River	6.85 ft	Below flood stage		48 mi
Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River	12.88 ft	Very high	+0.30 ft	50 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Satilla River at GA 158, near Waycross?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The current reading is above it.

What is the record level at Satilla River at GA 158, near Waycross?

The highest reading on record is 26.60 ft (April 4, 1948).

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 GA 158, near Waycross 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 Satilla River at GA 158, near Waycross today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:30 PM EDT, the water level was 14.20 ft. Down 0.40 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Satilla River at GA 158, near Waycross rising or falling?

Down 0.40 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.64 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Satilla River at GA 158, near Waycross 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:02226362 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.30275, -82.56111 (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`	14.20 ft	2026-10-16 20:30	Provisional
Flow `discharge`	3,240 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