-24300.0 cfs (-24.37%) since yesterday
61.99% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Savannah River
was last observed at
75,400
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
149,554
acre-ft of water today; about 62%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
121,631 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 34,700 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Savannah River At Augusta
with a gauge stage of 106.18 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.
Last Updated
2024-05-16
Streamflow
75,400.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
61.99%
Maximum
642,100.0 cfs
2016-01-12
About the 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.
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