Chatham County Road Closures from Tropical Storm Debby and Ogeechee River Flooding
For Immediate Release
Chatham County, GA (August 11, 2024) -The Ogeechee River at Eden reached flood stage on Saturday morning, sending floodwaters downstream towards the ocean and causing flooding in areas of Chatham County near the river. Many roads have been closed due to the high-water levels. Public safety officials, along with County and Municipality Public Works departments, have placed barricades to warn drivers to turn around and find alternative routes. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to avoid floodwaters.
Chatham Emergency Management Agency Director Dennis Jones said it could potentially take 4-6 days for the waters of the Ogeechee to recede to pre-Debby levels.
"We are making history with this event. At the King's Ferry Bridge, the historic flood record at that particular location was 7.2 feet, set in 2020. We are currently at 10.19 feet. This is a historic flooding event for our community," Jones said.
So far, hundreds of residents near the river have been safely evacuated from flooded homes and neighborhoods by both Chatham and Savannah swift water rescue operations.
This is the current list of closed roads. The list will change as flood water rise and recede.
Unincorporated Chatham County
Bush Road
Canvasbck Drive
Chief OF Love Road
Chevis Road between Newington Road and Cormorant Way
Gadwell Lane
Grovepoint Road between Ford Ave and the railroad tracks
Little Neck Road - Between Old Little Neck Road and Waste Management Landfill Entrance
Middle Landing Road
Shad Road
Old River Road between John Carter Road and the County line
Fort Argyle Road/Hwy 204 between I-95 and Hwy 30
Hwy 17/Ogeechee Road at the Ogeechee River
City of Savannah
51st Street between Hopkins Street and Stevens Street
Bradley Boulevard in Bradley Point South
Dunnoman Drive at Grayson Avenue in Bradley Point South
Plymouth Avenue and Corvair Avenue South of Nash Avenue in Tremont Park
2nd Ave – South of Nash Avenue in Tremont Park
Star Ave in Tremont Park
Tremont Road between Ogeechee Road and Dodge Avenue in Tremont Park
Garden City
Big Hill Road in Garden City
Pooler
Brighton Woods Drive at Hayden Court in Pooler
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Contact
Catherine Glasby, CPC
Chatham County Public Information Office
Office: 912-661-0397
Email: CNGlasby@chathamcounty.org
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