River stage
Satilla River
- River level
- 2
- Status
- Flooding
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 2
- Above action stage
- 1
- Overall
- Flooding
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Satilla River reported, and 2 were above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Satilla River levels, gauge by gauge
The Satilla River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the Satilla River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Atkinson, GA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Altamaha River 4 gauges
- Alapaha River 4 gauges
- Black Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Ogeechee River 7 gauges
- Suwannee River 16 gauges
- Little River (FL, GA) 4 gauges
- Savannah River 11 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (GA) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Satilla River flooding right now?
2 of the 4 reporting gauges on the Satilla River are above flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Satilla River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Atkinson is at 13.62 ft; Millwood is at 15.36 ft; Waycross is at 15.60 ft; Woodbine is at -0.01 ft.
Where is the Satilla River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Satilla River in Georgia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.