Total streamflow across the
Savannah River
was last observed at
80,510
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
159,690
acre-ft of water today; about 69%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
117,197 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-01-12 when daily discharge volume was observed at
642,100 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Savannah River At Fort Pulaski
reporting a streamflow rate of 71,300 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Savannah River At Augusta
with a gauge stage of 99.43 ft.
This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Savannah River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 121 ft, the
Savannah River At Augusta.
The Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States. It originates in the mountains of North Carolina and flows for over 300 miles before eventually joining the Atlantic Ocean. The river has played an important role throughout history, serving as a transportation route for Native Americans, European colonizers, and American settlers. Today, the river is used for a variety of purposes, including hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and recreation. The Savannah River is home to several major reservoirs, including Lake Hartwell, Lake Thurmond, and Lake Russell, which were created by dams constructed for flood control and hydroelectric power. These reservoirs provide a source of drinking water and support recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. Agriculturally, the river supports the production of crops such as cotton, peanuts, and soybeans in the surrounding areas.
Last Updated | 2025-02-07 |
Discharge Volume | 159,690 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
80,510.0 cfs
-99150.0 cfs (-55.19%) |
Percent of Normal | 68.7% |
Maximum |
642,100.0 cfs
2016-01-12 |
Seasonal Avg | 117,197 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Savannah River At Augusta
USGS 02197000 |
6250 cfs | 99.43 ft | 17.48 | |||||
Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven
USGS 02197500 |
7760 cfs | 7.49 ft | -10.29 | |||||
Savannah River Near Clyo
USGS 02198500 |
9210 cfs | 7.25 ft | 9.6 | |||||
Savannah River Near Port Wentworth
USGS 02198840 |
5240 cfs | 4.62 ft | 169.5 | |||||
Savannah River At Fort Pulaski
USGS 02198980 |
71300 cfs | 2.77 ft | 65.34 | |||||
Savannah River At Ga 25
USGS 02198920 |
3000 cfs | 4.13 ft | -37.24 |
For the Department of Energy facility, see Savannah River Site
The Savannah River is a major river in the southeastern United States, forming most of the border between the states of South Carolina and Georgia. Two tributaries of the Savannah, the Tugaloo River and the Chattooga River, form the northernmost part of the border. The Savannah River drainage basin extends into the southeastern side of the Appalachian Mountains just inside North Carolina, bounded by the Eastern Continental Divide. The river is around 301 miles (484 km) long. It is formed by the confluence of the Tugaloo River and the Seneca River. Today this confluence is submerged beneath Lake Hartwell. The Tallulah Gorge is located on the Tallulah River, a tributary of the Tugaloo River that forms the northwest branch of the Savannah River.
Two major cities are located along the Savannah River:
Savannah, and Augusta, Georgia. They were nuclei of early English settlements during the Colonial period of American history.
The Savannah River is tidal at Savannah proper. Downstream from there, the river broadens into an estuary before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The area where the river's estuary meets the ocean is known as "Tybee Roads". The Intracoastal Waterway flows through a section of the Savannah River near the city of Savannah.