Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Major flooding begins with widepspread inundation of the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The bridge will be closed with water over portions of the road. The intersection of Main Street and First Avenue in Scotland will be flooded with around three feet of water in four buildings...including the Post Office.
20 ft
Widespread moderate flooding continues of the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149. The bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The bridge will likely be closed. The intersection of Main Street and First Avenue in Scotland will be flooded with around one foot of water in four buildings...including the Post Office.
19 ft
Widespread moderate flooding begins of the large flood plain and woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and it may become closed. The intersection of Main Street and First Avenue in Scotland will begin to flood and the water level will reach the foundations of four buildings.
18 ft
Widepread minor flooding continues of the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149. The water approaches the railroad tracks in Scotland.
16 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues of the large flood plain and wooded wetlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149.
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of the wooded wetlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 149.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2021 | 13.64 ft | 5,623 cfs |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 13.51 ft | 5,379 cfs |
| Mar 6, 2020 | 13.43 ft | 5,244 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCTG1
River
Little Ocmulgee River
County
Telfair, GA
Coordinates
32.0522°N, 82.8158°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149 at Scotland?
The Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149 at Scotland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02215900) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149 at Scotland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149 at Scotland is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Ocmulgee River rises?
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Where is the Little Ocmulgee River at GA 149 at Scotland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Telfair County, Georgia at coordinates 32.0522°N, 82.8158°W. USGS site number: 02215900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.