Sakuna · Satilla River floodingAtkinson Georgia flooding: River holds 1.2 feet above flood stageIsinulat Oktubre 20, 2026 nang 2:15 AM UTCManoodTranskripsyon0:07The Satilla River is running 1.2 feet above flood stage.0:11Minor flooding is affecting a river reach with vulnerable landings and low-lying0:15roads.0:16The latest forecast calls for the water to hold steady, extending the concern for0:20people using those access roads.0:22When will the river fall below the levels that affect those roads and landings?0:25The Satilla River is flooding at Atkinson in Brantley County, Georgia.0:30The warning focuses on this river reach, with specific impact thresholds for nearby0:34landings and roads.0:36Minor flooding was already occurring Monday night.0:38The river measured 14.2 feet at 9.30 Monday night, October 19th.0:43Flood stage is 13.0 feet.0:46That puts the observation 1.2 feet above the threshold, with the evening forecast0:50expecting the river to remain at 14.2 feet.0:53Those figures measure the river's height at the gauge.0:55Water depth across an individual road needs a separate measurement.0:59Drivers can't use the river reading to judge whether a crossing is safe.1:02At 13.0 feet, flooding begins at Warner's Landing.1:06Louis Landing and secondary roads around the KOA campgrounds.1:10At 14.0 feet, flooding begins across River Rock Road.1:14The evening observation exceeds both of those river stage thresholds.1:18The river stood 0.2 feet above the River Rock Road impact threshold.1:22That difference doesn't tell us the water depth across the road.1:24The warning identifies vulnerable locations without giving a measured depth at each1:28one.1:29The evening forecast calls for a steady 14.2 feet.1:32Earlier Monday, the forecast expected a crest around 14.2 feet that afternoon,1:37followed by a slow fall for the rest of the week.1:39The later outlook replaces that expected retreat.1:41The morning and evening observations both put the river at 14.2 feet.1:46Those measurements were 12 hours and 45 minutes apart.1:49They show matching levels at those two moments, while the forecast describes what1:53the river is expected to do next.1:55As little as six inches of fast-moving water can sweep most vehicles off a roadway.2:00If you encounter flood water, turn around.2:02Never drive around a barrier blocking a flooded road, even in a pickup or a large2:06SUV.2:06Flood water can hide a washed out roadbed or a large sinkhole.2:10A driver looking at the surface can't determine the condition of the road2:13underneath.2:14The flood warning continues until further notice.2:16The next statement is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th at 10 p.m.2:20An earlier alert listed a 1.45 p.m.2:23expiration Tuesday.2:24That listing gives residents no all-clear or promised end to flooding.2:28The latest forecast gives no time for the river to drop below the thresholds2:32affecting these roads and landings.2:33It expects the water to remain steady at 14.2 feet.Basahin ang artikuloTakbo ng kuwento sa panahonHeyDexAng maikling video ↗
