River stage
Savannah River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 11 of 11
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 11 of 11 gauges on the Savannah River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Savannah River levels, gauge by gauge
The Savannah River is measured at 11 gauges across Georgia, South Carolina. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 99.15 ft | normal, rising |
| Burton's Ferry | 7.30 ft | normal, rising |
| Clyo | 3.98 ft | normal, rising |
| Evans | 15.25 ft | no flood stage set |
| Fort Pulaski | 4.13 ft | normal, steady |
| Garden City | 7.68 ft | no flood stage set |
| Port Wentworth | 8.67 ft | no flood stage set |
| Savannah | 7.34 ft | no flood stage set |
| Savannah River Jefferson Davis Bridge at Augusta | 14.16 ft | no flood stage set |
| Waynesboro | 9.80 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake Hartwell | 649.30 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Savannah River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Augusta, GA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Ogeechee River 7 gauges
- Black Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Edisto River 4 gauges
- Cedar Creek (SC) 2 gauges
- Congaree River 5 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Oconee River 8 gauges
- Altamaha River 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Savannah River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 11 reporting gauges on the Savannah River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Savannah River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Augusta is at 99.15 ft; Burton's Ferry is at 7.30 ft; Clyo is at 3.98 ft; Fort Pulaski is at 4.13 ft.
Where is the Savannah River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 11 gauges on the Savannah River across Georgia, South Carolina.
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.