River stage
Doctortown, Altamaha River
- River level
- 5.78 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.30 ft
- Recent high
- 10.02 ft
- Recent low
- 2.23 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DCTG1
- 30-day change
- +2.85 ft
- Average
- 4.95 ft
- Readings
- 121
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.60 ft
In brief
The Altamaha River at Doctortown, GA read 5.78 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.22 ft below action stage. That is 2.85 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DCTG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.60 ft | 1925-01-23 |
| 2 | 16.30 ft | 1929-03-13 |
| 3 | 16.00 ft | 1936-04-18 |
| 4 | 15.55 ft | 1998-03-19 |
| 5 | 15.20 ft | 1929-10-13 |
| 6 | 15.00 ft | 1928-08-25 |
| 7 | 14.96 ft | 2020-03-01 |
| 8 | 14.86 ft | 2020-03-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Agricultural and timber lands along the river begin to flood.
- 13.00 ft
Jaycee Landing and Oglethorpe Landing boat ramps begin to flood. Other low lying properties along the river begin to flood.
- 14.00 ft
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.
- 15.00 ft
Water begins to flood properties along Penholloway Road. A residence at Clanton Ranch is also flooded.
- 16.00 ft
Some homes along Penholloway Road are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Altamaha River flooding at Doctortown?
No. The Altamaha River at Doctortown is at 5.78 ft, 4.22 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Doctortown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 15.5 ft.
What is the highest the Altamaha River has been at Doctortown?
The highest crest on record is 18.6 ft, on 1925-01-23.
Is the Altamaha River high or low right now at Doctortown?
At 5.78 ft it is higher than 76% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DCTG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02226000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.