Savannah River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Savannah River is flowing at 33,900 cfs at Ga 25, GA — 80% of normal for the date and up 82% in 24 hours. 5 of 6 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 3,830 to 33,900 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Savannah River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Ga 25, the Savannah River is running 33,900 cfs — 80% of normal, up 82% since yesterday. Along the river, 3 of 5 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 86% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Ga 25 (+82%) and Port Wentworth (+19%).
Highest against normal: Port Wentworth at 206%. Lowest: Clyo at 77%.
Paddlers: 1 of 1 runs on the Savannah River with a live range are in range.
How the Savannah River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Augusta121 ft 3,830 cfs91%
- Burtons Ferry Branch Near Millhaven68 ft 4,480 cfs86%
- Clyo52 ft 4,470 cfs77%
- Port Wentworth41 ft 22,400 cfs206%
- Ga 256 ft 33,900 cfs80%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Savannah River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (86%).
Savannah River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Savannah River At Augusta GA
Oct 10, 3:30 AM · USGS 02197000 |
3,830 cfs | 91% | -4% | 96.39 ft | · | 121 ft |
|
Savannah River At Burtons Ferry Branch Near Millhaven GA
Oct 10, 2:45 AM · USGS 02197500 |
4,480 cfs | 86% | +2% | 3.65 ft | 11.4 ft below | 68 ft |
|
Savannah River Near Clyo GA
Oct 10, 3:15 AM · USGS 02198500 |
4,470 cfs | 77% | -2% | 2.57 ft | 8.4 ft below | 52 ft |
|
Savannah River Near Port Wentworth GA
Oct 10, 2:45 AM · USGS 02198840 |
22,400 cfs | 206% | +19% | 1.33 ft | · | 41 ft |
|
Savannah River At Fort Pulaski GA
Last reported Oct 4 · USGS 02198980 |
17,300 cfs | · | · | -1.83 ft | · | 9 ft |
|
Savannah River At Ga 25 GA
Oct 10, 3:30 AM · USGS 02198920 |
33,900 cfs | 80% | +82% | -1.96 ft | · | 6 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Savannah River
1 of 2 runs is in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The I-95 Bridge Crossing To The Mouth Of The River Gauge: Ga 25 |
In range | 33,900 cfs | 20,051–53,035 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753) | No live range | · | 950–100,000 cfs | II–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Savannah River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Savannah River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Savannah River
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.
Fishing near the Savannah River
About the Savannah River
How is the Savannah River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Savannah River is flowing at 33,900 cfs at Ga 25, GA, about 80% of normal for the date. Across its 6 USGS gauges, current flows range from 3,830 to 33,900 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Savannah River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Savannah River is at 86% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Savannah River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Burtons Ferry Branch Near Millhaven (15.0 ft), Clyo (11.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Savannah River runnable for paddling today?
1 of 2 paddle runs is in range right now. Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.