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SwedenAlabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear water level
River gauge, Alabaha River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 710 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear shows 8.29 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 5.66 ft above the median of 2.63 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. It is 0.71 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.97 ft (+6.32 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.85 ft and 10.02 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.63 ft5.66 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.28 ft – 5.87 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.97 ft+6.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.85 ft – 10.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.06 ft – 11.55 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.97 ftMarch 7, 2020
High water at Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- Extensive inundation of structures and roads along the river basin. Evacuations of people or transfer to higher ground is likely.
- 12.00 ft
- Some inundation of structures and roads along the river basin can be expected. Evacuations of people to higher ground can be expected.
- 9.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying roads, docks and campgrounds along the river basin can be expected.
- 8.29 ft
- Right now
- 7.00 ft
- Should water levels continue rising, preparations to protect property should begin.
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.97 ft | March 7, 2020 |
| 2 | 12.92 ft | August 6, 2024 |
| 3 | 12.28 ft | January 25, 2017 |
| 4 | 12.26 ft | April 27, 2021 |
| 5 | 12.06 ft | September 2, 2023 |
| 6 | 11.83 ft | August 21, 2013 |
| 7 | 11.77 ft | February 27, 2013 |
| 8 | 11.73 ft | June 23, 2026 |
| 9 | 11.63 ft | February 7, 2016 |
| 10 | 11.41 ft | September 12, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satilla River near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River | 14.59 ft | Very high | −0.28 ft | 10 mi |
| Little Satilla River near OffermanRiver gauge, Little Satilla River | 8.47 ft | Very high | +0.09 ft | 15 mi |
| Satilla River at GA 158, near WaycrossRiver gauge, Satilla River | 13.20 ft | Very high | −0.40 ft | 17 mi |
| Satilla River at AtkinsonRiver gauge, Satilla River | 14.18 ft | Flooding | +0.07 ft | 27 mi |
| Altamaha River at DoctortownRiver gauge, Altamaha River | 5.22 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 33 mi |
| Altamaha River near BaxleyRiver gauge, Altamaha River | 3.51 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 39 mi |
| Altamaha River near Everett CityRiver gauge, Altamaha River | 5.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.57 ft | 40 mi |
| Altamaha River at US 221, near CharlottevilleRiver gauge, Altamaha River | 2.09 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear compare with last year?
It is 6.32 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.97 ft.
What is flood stage for the Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 0.71 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.63 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.28 ft and 5.87 ft, based on 17 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 Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM EDT, the water level was 8.29 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear rising or falling?
Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.36 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 17 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:02227270(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.37558, -82.28864(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 | 8.29 ft | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 710 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Alabaha River at GA 203, near Blackshear (usgs:02227270). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/alabaha-river-at-ga-203-near-blackshear
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