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Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd)

National Weather Service gauge VDSG1 · Georgia · Lowndes County · 30.9472, -83.2728 · USGS 023177483

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 131.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 135.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 142.0 ft; major flooding begins at 145.0 ft.

Action stage131.0 ft
Minor flooding135.0 ft
Moderate flooding142.0 ft
Major flooding145.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

127.5 ftThe river rises out of the bank near the Lowndes and Cook County line.
135.0 ftMinor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods.
140.0 ftHighway 122 east flooded near bridge. Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and Meadowbrook Drive.
142.0 ftSkipper Bridge Road floods near Coppage Road, Adams Road, Rowland Road, and Rowland Lane. Additional roads downstream may flood within the next 2 to 3 days.
144.0 ftWater begins intruding into the lowest level apartments in the back portion of the Links Apartment Complex on North Valdosta Road.
145.0 ftMajor flooding in numerous homes. Water will intrude into YMCA.

Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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