River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HWDS1
In brief
The Savannah River at Lake Hartwell, SC read 649.30 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.70 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HWDS1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 665.47 ft | 1964-04-08 |
| 2 | 665.03 ft | 2013-07-09 |
| 3 | 664.93 ft | 2016-01-05 |
| 4 | 664.76 ft | 1994-04-08 |
| 5 | 664.08 ft | 1996-03-17 |
| 6 | 664.02 ft | 1998-03-20 |
| 7 | 663.36 ft | 1992-12-05 |
| 8 | 662.95 ft | 1995-03-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
NORMAL FULL POOL ELEVATION. GAGE LOCATED NEAR BOAT LANDING IN RIVER FORKS RECREATION AREA.
AT THIS STAGE WATER STARTS TO FLOOD LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORELINE AND LOCAL CREEKS START TO GET WATER BACKING UP INTO THEM.
CREEKS THAT DRAIN INTO THE LAKE WILL BE EFFECTED BY BACKWATER. FLOATING FACLILITES ON THE LAKE AND ALONG THE BANKS OF THE LAKE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
ISLANDS ABOVE AND BELOW THE DAM WILL BECOME PARTIALLY COVERED.
SOME CAMPGROUNDS ON ISLANDS ON THE LAKE MAY BE AFFECTED.
HOMES ON THE LAKE AND ON RIVERS THAT FEED INTO THE LAKE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Savannah River at Lake Hartwell is at 649.3 ft, 13.7 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 663 ft, minor flooding 665 ft, moderate flooding 670 ft and major flooding 680 ft.
The highest crest on record is 665.47 ft, on 1964-04-08.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HWDS1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02187010). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.