Satilla River river
Total streamflow across the Satilla River was last observed at 129 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 256 acre-ft of water today; about 14% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 912 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2013-03-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at 36,210 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Satilla River Near Waycross reporting a streamflow rate of 129 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Satilla River, with a gauge stage of 5.74 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Satilla River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 112 ft, the Satilla River Near Waycross.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Satilla River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Satilla River
All 2 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Satilla River Near Waycross
GA
USGS 02226500
|
129 | 5.74 | 4.9 | 47% | 8 | 42,100 | 112 |
|
Satilla River At Atkinson
GA
USGS 02228000
|
66 | 2.78 | 0.0 | 13% | 28 | 110,000 | 45 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Satilla River
The Satilla River is a 260-mile-long river located in southeastern Georgia, USA. The river has a rich history, dating back to prehistoric times, and was used by Native Americans for transportation and fishing. Today, the Satilla River is an important resource for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, camping, and hiking. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock watering. The Satilla River watershed encompasses over 4,000 square miles and is home to several large reservoirs and dams, including the Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee dams. These reservoirs provide drinking water, hydroelectric power, and recreational opportunities for local communities. Despite its importance, the Satilla River has faced several environmental challenges, including pollution and habitat loss, which have threatened its ecological health.
Recreation along the Satilla River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Satilla River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Satilla River
Where does the data for the Satilla River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.