Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven water level

Name: Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Savannah River, Georgia, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.32ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 4,980 cfs

History

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:58 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven is at 4.32 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 5.10 ft, based on 36 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.77 ft below typical. It is 10.68 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 5.88 ft, a difference of −1.56 ft.

It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.90 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.54 ft and 7.12 ft.

Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.10 ft0.77 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.41 ft – 11.98 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
Same day last year: 5.88 ft−1.56 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.54 ft – 7.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.54 ft – 10.32 ft
Highest on record: 30.80 ftOctober 1, 1929
Forecast peak: 4.30 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 10.68 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

18.20 ft: the picnic area at Stoney Bluff Landing becomes flooded. Access to the house at the end of Stoney Bluff Landing Road is limited.
15.00 ft: flooding of some adjacent agricultural lands occurs. Most boat ramps along the river are unusable.
4.32 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 11 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.80 ft	October 1, 1929
2	27.00 ft	August 18, 1940
3	24.91 ft	December 3, 1948
4	23.40 ft	March 26, 1944
5	22.60 ft	January 23, 1943
6	22.10 ft	April 15, 1964
7	22.00 ft	March 26, 1942
8	21.60 ft	January 12, 1946
9	21.53 ft	January 25, 1947
10	21.10 ft	February 14, 1948

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 75° 40° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 74° 46° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 78° 46° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 73° 53° – Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 73° 53° – Wind 15 mph

25 Sun 74° 53° – Wind 15 mph

26 Mon 77° 55° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the Savannah River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Savannah River near EvansRiver gauge, Savannah River	13.86 ft	Low	−0.30 ft	58 mi
Savannah River above New Sav. Lock and DamReservoir, Savannah River	114.75 ft	High	−0.04 ft	39 mi
Savannah River at AugustaRiver gauge, Savannah River	97.47 ft	High	+0.35 ft	39 mi
Savannah River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Savannah River	6.64 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	21 mi
Savannah River near ClyoRiver gauge, Savannah River	3.54 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	31 mi
Savannah River at GA 25, at Port WentworthTidal gauge, Savannah River	3.82 ft	Very high	−0.30 ft	57 mi
Savannah River at Garden CityTidal gauge, Savannah River	2.99 ft	No reference yet	−0.75 ft	61 mi
Savannah River at Usace Dock, at SavannahTidal gauge, Savannah River	3.60 ft	No reference yet	−0.37 ft	64 mi
Savannah River at Elba Island, near SavannahTidal gauge, Savannah River	3.70 ft	No reference yet	−0.25 ft	64 mi
Savannah River at Fort PulaskiTidal gauge, Savannah River	3.47 ft	Normal	−0.27 ft	71 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Brier Creek at MillhavenRiver gauge, Brier Creek	3.79 ft	High	−0.86 ft	9 mi
Beaverdam Creek near SardisRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek	1.34 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Salkehatchie River at Sc Highway 64 near BarnwellRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River	5.87 ft	Very low	±0	22 mi
Coosawhatchie River near HamptonRiver gauge, Coosawhatchie River	5.35 ft	High	−0.06 ft	23 mi
Salkehatchie River near MileyRiver gauge, Salkehatchie River	2.17 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	26 mi
Ogeechee River at Rocky Ford Road, near Rocky FordRiver gauge, Ogeechee River	6.25 ft	High	−0.67 ft	28 mi
Little Salkehatchie River below DenmarkRiver gauge, Little Salkehatchie River	5.01 ft	Very low	±0	29 mi
Brier Creek near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Brier Creek	5.10 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven higher than last year?

No, it is 1.56 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.88 ft.

What is flood stage for the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 10.68 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.10 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.41 ft and 11.98 ft, based on 36 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 Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 4.32 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.80 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near Millhaven normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 36 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:02197500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.93644, -81.50253 (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	4.32 ft	2026-10-20 18:45	Provisional
Flow	4,980 cfs	2026-10-20 18:45	Provisional

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