Little River at GA 5 near Woodstock
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.8 ft on Sep 21, 2009 (historic crest)
- 13.6 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 13.1 ft on Nov 11, 2009 (historic crest)
- 12.9 ft on Jan 4, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Bankfull conditions continue along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream and on the right bank from the bridge will begin to flood. |
| 11.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream and on the right bank from the bridge will be under one foot of water. Low lying areas of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will begin to flood. |
| 13.0 ft | Minor flooding will continue in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream and on the right bank from the bridge will be under 3 feet of water. Portions of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will be under two feet of water. |
| 15.0 ft | Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream and on the right bank from the bridge will be under 5 feet of water. Large portions of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will be flooded with 1 to 4 feet of water. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. Portions of the access road and parking lots of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will begin to flood. Most of the park and soccer fields will be flooded with 1 to 5 feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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