A combination of persistent and strong east/northeast winds, the perigean spring tide and a full moon produced 2 days of elevated high tide cycles along the southeast Georgia coast. Major coastal flood stage levels were recorded at the Fort Pulaski, GA (FPKG1) tide gauge on Oct 27, 2015, which claimed 3rd place on the all-time historic crest list. Moderate coastal flood stage levels were also recorded at the Fort Pulaski, GA (FPKG1) tide gauge on Oct 28, 2015, which claimed 9th place on the all-time historic crest list.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 07:06:00 to 27-OCT-15 08:06:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager from Chatham County reported Highway 80 closed between Savannah and Tybee Island due to flooding.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 07:42:00 to 27-OCT-15 07:48:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The morning high tide reached 10.43 feet mean lower low water at the Fort Pulaski tide gauge, making it the 3rd highest level on the all-time historic crest list.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 08:17:00 to 27-OCT-15 09:17:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

A ferry dock was flooded on Sapelo Island. Severe erosion was also reported at the beach.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 08:24:00 to 27-OCT-15 09:24:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager of Chatham County reported Shipyard Road heading to Burnside Island closed due to coastal flooding.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 08:32:00 to 27-OCT-15 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager of Chatham County reported road closures due to coastal flooding on La Roche Avenue near the intersections of Norwood Avenue and Raleigh Drive.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 08:45:00 to 27-OCT-15 09:45:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager of Chatham County reported Barley Drive flooded near the Islands Expressway. A car was also stalled on the road.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 08:46:00 to 27-OCT-15 09:46:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager of Chatham County reported the road heading onto Elba Island closed due to coastal flooding.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 09:00:00 to 27-OCT-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A fire department reported road closures due to flooding on Tybee Island, including Jones Avenue, 6th Avenue and Lewis Avenue. Many homes also had various degrees of flooding.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 09:02:00 to 27-OCT-15 10:02:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager of Chatham County reported Mercer Road flooded.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 27-OCT-15 09:12:00 to 27-OCT-15 10:12:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manger of Chatham County reported Whippoorwill Road and Bobwhite Road flooded on Wilmington Island.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 28-OCT-15 08:00:00 to 28-OCT-15 09:25:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager from Chatham County reported water covering Whippoorwill Road and flooding on a property along Shad River Road. The maximum high tide level reached 9.91 feet mean lower low water at the Fort Pulaski tide gauge during the morning high tide.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL CHATHAM, GEORGIA
From 28-OCT-15 08:35:00 to 28-OCT-15 09:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An emergency manager of Chatham County and Law enforcement personnel reported several road closures on Tybee Island due to coastal flooding. Roads closed included 10th Street, Jones Avenue, Catalina Boulevard leading to Spanish Hammock Island, eastbound lanes of Highway 80 from the Bull River Bridge to Tybee Island, Tybee Drive, Lewis Avenue, 6th Street and Chatham Avenue. At least 10 homes on Lewis Avenue had water in the first floor. The maximum high tide level reached 9.91 feet mean lower low water at the Fort Pulaski tide gauge during the morning high tide.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 28-OCT-15 09:35:00 to 28-OCT-15 10:35:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Many parts of the Fort King George historical site was flooded including nature trails, parking lots, docks and some exhibitions. Many shrimp docks were also flooded around Darien, GA.

Coastal Flood in COASTAL MCINTOSH, GEORGIA
From 28-OCT-15 09:49:00 to 28-OCT-15 10:49:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

The ferry dock at Sapelo Island was reported flooded.