Withlacoochee River near Valdosta at US 41
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 123.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 125.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 133.0 ft; major flooding begins at 137.0 ft.
| Action stage | 123.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 125.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 133.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 137.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 138.3 ft on Feb 12, 1986 (historic crest)
- 132.5 ft on Feb 28, 2013 (historic crest)
- 132.4 ft on Mar 8, 1984 (historic crest)
- 129.4 ft on Apr 4, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 125.0 ft | The river reaches minimum flood stage. Langdale Park floods. |
|---|---|
| 130.0 ft | Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way... Park Lane... Meadowbrook Drive... and the lower parking lot at the YCMA on Gronto Road. |
| 134.0 ft | Water begins intruding into the lowest level apartments in the back portion of the Links Apartment Complex on North Valdosta Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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