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Altamaha River at Doctortown
Critical Stages
10' - Action
12' - Flood
14' - Moderate
15.5' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 2:00 AM EST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.13 ft
Flow: 3.4 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/5 | 4.3 | 3.55 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 4.3 | 3.55 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 4.4 | 3.64 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 4.4 | 3.64 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 4.5 | 3.73 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 4.6 | 3.82 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 4.6 | 3.82 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 4.8 | 4.01 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 5 | 4.2 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 5.2 | 4.39 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 5.4 | 4.59 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 5.7 | 4.9 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 5.9 | 5.11 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 6.1 | 5.32 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 6.4 | 5.66 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 6.6 | 5.88 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 6.7 | 6 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM 12/5 | 4.13 | 3.4 |
| 1:45 AM 12/5 | 4.14 | 3.41 |
| 1:30 AM 12/5 | 4.13 | 3.4 |
| 1:15 AM 12/5 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
| 12:45 AM 12/5 | 4.14 | 3.41 |
| 12:30 AM 12/5 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 4.13 | 3.4 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 4.11 | 3.38 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 4.12 | 3.39 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 4.11 | 3.38 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 4.11 | 3.38 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 4.11 | 3.38 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 3.37 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 4.13 | 3.4 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 4.11 | 3.38 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 3.37 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 3.37 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 3.37 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 3.37 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 4.09 | 3.37 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 4.11 | 3.38 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 3.37 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 3.36 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 4.08 | 3.36 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 4.1 | 3.37 |
16' -
Some homes along Penholloway Road are flooded.
15' -
Water begins to flood properties along Penholloway Road. A residence at Clanton Ranch is also flooded.
14' -
Jaycee Landing and Oglethorpe Landing parking lots flood as well as walkways to docks at the landing. Upper County boat ramp begins to flood. Three hunting and fish camps along the river become isolated and are inundated by flood waters.
13' -
Jaycee Landing and Oglethorpe Landing boat ramps begin to flood. Other low lying properties along the river begin to flood.
12' -
Agricultural and timber lands along the river begin to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 1925 | 18.6 |
| Mar 13, 1929 | 16.3 |
| Apr 18, 1936 | 16 |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 15.55 |
| Oct 13, 1929 | 15.2 |
| Aug 25, 1928 | 15 |
| Mar 1, 2020 | 14.96 |
| Mar 8, 2020 | 14.86 |
| Mar 12, 1966 | 14.84 |
| Dec 12, 1948 | 14.8 |
| Mar 16, 1971 | 14.76 |
| Feb 14, 1998 | 14.73 |
| Mar 28, 1975 | 14.71 |
| Jan 8, 2016 | 14.7 |
| Jul 19, 1994 | 14.59 |
| Apr 11, 2009 | 14.58 |
| Mar 23, 1980 | 14.53 |
| Apr 2, 1944 | 14.5 |
| Apr 7, 2005 | 14.41 |
| Apr 10, 1980 | 14.3 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
