Little River near Eatonton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 30.8 ft on Feb 9, 1948 (historic crest)
- 28.8 ft on Mar 18, 1990 (historic crest)
- 26.3 ft on Mar 9, 1998 (historic crest)
- 25.7 ft on Feb 24, 1979 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Bankfull conditions continue to expand along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. |
| 20.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. |
| 24.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. Portions of Martin Mill Road...Church Street and Horton Drive near the river will begin to flood. |
| 26.0 ft | Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. Portions of Martin Mill Road...Church Street and Horton Drive near the river will be under two feet of water. |
| 28.0 ft | Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. Portions of Martin Mill Road...Church Street and Horton Drive near the river will be under 4 feet of water. |
| 30.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. Portions of Martin Mill Road...Church Street and Horton Drive near the river will be under 6 feet of water. This will be the worse flooding since February 1948. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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