River stage
Burton's Ferry, Savannah River
- River level
- 7.30 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +3.33 ft
- Recent high
- 6.97 ft
- Recent low
- 3.51 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BFYG1
- 30-day change
- +2.68 ft
- Average
- 4.53 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.80 ft
In brief
The Savannah River at Burton's Ferry, GA read 7.30 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.70 ft below action stage. That is 2.68 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BFYG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.80 ft | 1929-10-01 |
| 2 | 27.00 ft | 1940-08-18 |
| 3 | 24.91 ft | 1948-12-03 |
| 4 | 23.40 ft | 1944-03-26 |
| 5 | 22.60 ft | 1943-01-23 |
| 6 | 22.10 ft | 1964-04-15 |
| 7 | 22.00 ft | 1942-03-26 |
| 8 | 21.60 ft | 1946-01-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
flooding of some adjacent agricultural lands occurs. Most boat ramps along the river are unusable.
- 18.20 ft
the picnic area at Stoney Bluff Landing becomes flooded. Access to the house at the end of Stoney Bluff Landing Road is limited.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Savannah River flooding at Burton's Ferry?
No. The Savannah River at Burton's Ferry is at 7.3 ft, 6.7 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Burton's Ferry?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the Savannah River has been at Burton's Ferry?
The highest crest on record is 30.8 ft, on 1929-10-01.
Is the Savannah River high or low right now at Burton's Ferry?
At 7.3 ft it is higher than 100% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BFYG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02197500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.