Savannah River at Augusta
Critical Stages
115.5' - Action
117.5' - Flood
120.5' - Moderate
129.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 5:45 PM EST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 99.59 ft
Flow: 6.18 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/15 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 97.8 | 4.73 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 97.7 | 4.65 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 97.7 | 4.65 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 97.7 | 4.65 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 97.7 | 4.65 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 97.7 | 4.65 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 97.7 | 4.65 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 97.7 | 4.65 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 97.7 | 4.65 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 99.6 | 6.19 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 99.59 | 6.18 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 99.58 | 6.17 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 99.55 | 6.14 |
| 5:00 PM 12/15 | 99.51 | 6.11 |
| 4:45 PM 12/15 | 99.4 | 6.02 |
| 4:30 PM 12/15 | 99.37 | 6 |
| 4:15 PM 12/15 | 99.34 | 5.97 |
| 4:00 PM 12/15 | 99.35 | 5.98 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | 99.31 | 5.95 |
| 3:30 PM 12/15 | 99.29 | 5.93 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | 99.29 | 5.93 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | 99.27 | 5.92 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | 99.25 | 5.9 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | 99.22 | 5.88 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | 99.16 | 5.83 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | 99.17 | 5.83 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | 99.14 | 5.81 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | 99.11 | 5.79 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | 99.06 | 5.75 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | 99.04 | 5.73 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | 99.01 | 5.71 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | 98.98 | 5.68 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | 98.94 | 5.65 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | 98.89 | 5.61 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | 98.89 | 5.61 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | 98.84 | 5.57 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 98.78 | 5.53 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 98.74 | 5.5 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 98.68 | 5.45 |
137.5' -
Augusta Municipal Airport-Bush Field becomes flooded.
135.9' -
Approximate grade of the Augusta Levee in the vicinity of the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam.
129.1' -
Water as much as 15 feet deep in adjacent farmland, 8 to 10 feet deep in the lowest areas of Augusta occurs. Sandbar Ferry Road bridge becomes submerged.
120.5' -
Extensive farmland outside protection of the Augusta levee on the Georgia side becomes flooded. Extensive farmland and developed areas near gum swamp on the South Carolina side become flooded.
117.5' -
Flood stage. Extensive areas of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park including park roads and bridges become flooded. Low farm areas immediately adjacent to the river begin to flood.
115.4' -
Playground equipment and footbridge in the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park becomes flooded. Drainage ditches in the park are also flooded.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 1940 | 125.98 |
| Aug 15, 1940 | 125.98 |
| Nov 30, 1948 | 123.18 |
| Mar 22, 1944 | 122.08 |
| Jan 20, 1943 | 121.69 |
| Oct 21, 1937 | 121.28 |
| Mar 22, 1942 | 121.18 |
| Mar 2, 1939 | 120.98 |
| Jan 9, 1946 | 120.98 |
| Apr 9, 1964 | 120.78 |
| Jan 22, 1947 | 120.58 |
| Feb 10, 1948 | 120.48 |
| Jan 5, 1937 | 120.18 |
| Jul 26, 1938 | 120.08 |
| Mar 5, 1971 | 119.88 |
| Apr 10, 1983 | 119.79 |
| Apr 27, 1945 | 119.78 |
| Apr 18, 1958 | 119.48 |
| Jul 8, 1941 | 119.48 |
| Apr 4, 1980 | 119.28 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
