River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BAXG1
In brief
The Altamaha River at Baxley, GA read 65.44 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.06 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BAXG1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91.51 ft | 1925-01-22 |
| 2 | 89.00 ft | 1936-04-12 |
| 3 | 88.91 ft | 1929-03-11 |
| 4 | 86.81 ft | 1928-08-23 |
| 5 | 86.61 ft | 1948-12-10 |
| 6 | 86.61 ft | 1929-10-09 |
| 7 | 86.01 ft | 1944-04-01 |
| 8 | 85.66 ft | 1998-03-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Flooding of agricultural and timber lands is expected. Deens Landing and Linton Carter Landing boat ramps, picnic areas and parking lots begin to flood.
Deens Landing and Carter Linton Landing are completely flooded. Davis Landing Road, Morris Landing Road and Getaway Lane at Carters Bight Landing begin to flood.
Water begins to impact homes in the Carters Bight, Davis Landing and Morris Landing areas. Davis Landing Road, Morris Landing Road and Getaway Lane are completely flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Altamaha River at Baxley is at 65.44 ft, 7.06 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 72.5 ft, minor flooding 74.5 ft, moderate flooding 80 ft and major flooding 84 ft.
The highest crest on record is 91.51 ft, on 1925-01-22.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BAXG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02225000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.