Flood Warning Issued for Ogeechee River at Midville Affecting Burke, Emanuel, and Jenkins Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston, SC has issued a Flood Warning for the Ogeechee River at Midville. This alert was issued on March 2 at 3:49 PM EST and remains in effect until Thursday evening, March 5.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in Georgia:

• Burke County
• Emanuel County
• Jenkins County

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the affected areas are advised to avoid flooded roads and low-lying areas. Specifically, those in the River Bluff community and near Herndon should prepare for potential road closures and limited access due to rising water levels.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Ogeechee River at Midville.

• Current Status: As of 3:00 PM EST Monday, the river stage was measured at 5.9 feet.
• Forecast: The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet early Tuesday morning.
• Flood Stage: 6.0 feet.
• Specific Impacts: At the 6.0-foot stage, the access road into the River Bluff community in Midville floods. Additionally, the lower portion of Johnson Road near Herndon is expected to be inundated.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective starting late tonight, March 3, 2026. The river is projected to fall below flood stage on Thursday morning, with the warning officially concluding at 7:00 PM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.