Little River near Washington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 28.4 ft on Jun 13, 2001 (historic crest)
- 27.9 ft on Mar 3, 1971 (historic crest)
- 27.8 ft on May 3, 1964 (historic crest)
- 27.6 ft on Mar 4, 1952 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road. |
|---|---|
| 19.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road. |
| 21.0 ft | Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road. |
| 23.0 ft | Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road. |
| 25.0 ft | Moderate flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road. |
| 27.0 ft | Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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