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Savannah River near Evans water level

River gauge, Savannah River, Georgia, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

15.67ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
72 °F
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History

141516ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 19141516ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
141516ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 19141516ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
141618ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026141618ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
141618ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026141618ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Savannah River near Evans: the latest reading is 15.67 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.05 ft above the median of 14.62 ft for mid-October, based on 21 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 14.20 ft (+1.47 ft).

It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 14.41 ft – 16.54 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 72 °F.

Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
14.62 ft1.05 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
13.68 ft – 15.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
Same day last year
14.20 ft+1.47 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
14.41 ft – 16.54 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
13.19 ft – 17.01 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:51 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Savannah River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Savannah River above New Sav. Lock and DamReservoir, Savannah River 114.66 ft Normal −0.11 ft 19 mi
Savannah River at AugustaRiver gauge, Savannah River 97.03 ft High −0.09 ft 18 mi
Savannah River near WaynesboroRiver gauge, Savannah River 6.68 ft Low +0.05 ft 37 mi
Savannah River at Burtons Ferry Branch near MillhavenRiver gauge, Savannah River 4.34 ft Low −0.01 ft 58 mi
Savannah River near ClyoRiver gauge, Savannah River 3.66 ft Normal −0.55 ft 89 mi
Savannah River at GA 25, at Port WentworthTidal gauge, Savannah River 3.46 ft Very high −0.16 ft 114 mi
Savannah River at Garden CityTidal gauge, Savannah River 3.59 ft No reference yet −0.07 ft 117 mi
Savannah River at Usace Dock, at SavannahTidal gauge, Savannah River 3.29 ft No reference yet +0.01 ft 121 mi
Savannah River at Elba Island, near SavannahTidal gauge, Savannah River 3.27 ft No reference yet +0.07 ft 122 mi
Savannah River at Fort PulaskiTidal gauge, Savannah River 3.10 ft Normal +0.12 ft 129 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Uchee Creek at GA 104, near EvansRiver gauge, Uchee Creek 2.41 ft Normal −0.11 ft 3.9 mi
Savannah Rvr at Stevens Creek Dam near MorganaReservoir, Savannah Rvr 185.64 ft Normal +0.03 ft 4.6 mi
Stevens Creek at Woodlawn Road near Murphy VillageRiver gauge, Stevens Creek 17.95 ft High −0.11 ft 5.6 mi
Augusta Canal Upper near AugustaRiver gauge, Augusta Canal Upper 5.78 ft Very low +0.05 ft 5.8 mi
Kiokee Creek at GA 104, near EvansRiver gauge, Kiokee Creek 0.38 ft Normal −0.08 ft 6 mi
Stevens Creek near ModocRiver gauge, Stevens Creek 2.22 ft High −0.03 ft 10 mi
Butler Creek below 7th Avenue, at Fort GordonRiver gauge, Butler Creek 3.22 ft Very high −0.02 ft 11 mi
Butler Creek Reservoir at Fort GordonReservoir, Butler Creek Reservoir 27.42 ft Normal −0.02 ft 12 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Savannah River near Evans compare with last year?

It is 1.47 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 14.20 ft.

What is a normal level for the Savannah River near Evans in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 14.62 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 13.68 ft and 15.71 ft, based on 21 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 near Evans today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM EDT, the water level was 15.67 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Savannah River near Evans rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.74 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Savannah River near Evans normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The 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:02195520 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.59286, -82.12322 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
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 15.67 ft 2026-10-19 06:00 Provisional
Water temperature 72 °F 2026-10-19 06:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Savannah River near Evans (usgs:02195520). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/savannah-river-near-evans

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