River stage
Atkinson, Satilla River
- River level
- 13.62 ft
- Status
- Above minor flood stage
- 7-day change
- +6.02 ft
- Recent high
- 16.40 ft
- Recent low
- 3.85 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ATKG1
- 30-day change
- +6.90 ft
- Average
- 7.17 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.20 ft
In brief
The Satilla River at Atkinson, GA read 13.62 ft on Oct 13, 2026, above minor flood stage. That is 6.90 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ATKG1
At this level: Warners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.20 ft | 1929-09-01 |
| 2 | 23.90 ft | 1948-04-06 |
| 3 | 22.89 ft | 2009-04-07 |
| 4 | 21.26 ft | 1991-03-09 |
| 5 | 20.60 ft | 1991-02-03 |
| 6 | 20.48 ft | 1986-02-15 |
| 7 | 20.29 ft | 2024-08-10 |
| 8 | 20.12 ft | 1984-03-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Warners Landing, Louis Landing and secondary roads around KOA campgrounds begin to flood.
- 14.00 ft
River Rock Road begins to experience flooding across the road.
- 21.00 ft
Water begins to enter homes around the KOA campground.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Satilla River flooding at Atkinson?
Yes. The Satilla River at Atkinson is at 13.62 ft, above its minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Atkinson?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Satilla River has been at Atkinson?
The highest crest on record is 27.2 ft, on 1929-09-01.
Is the Satilla River high or low right now at Atkinson?
At 13.62 ft it is higher than 89% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ATKG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02228000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.