Major Flood
21 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. Portions of the access road and parking lots of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will begin to flood. Most of the park and soccer fields will be flooded with 1 to 5 feet of water.
15 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream and on the right bank from the bridge will be under 5 feet of water. Large portions of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will be flooded with 1 to 4 feet of water.
13 ft
Minor flooding will continue in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream and on the right bank from the bridge will be under 3 feet of water. Portions of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will be under two feet of water.
11 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream and on the right bank from the bridge will be under one foot of water. Low lying areas of the South Cherokee Recreation Park and the soccer fields off Druw Cameron Drive will begin to flood.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions continue along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5. A public boat ramp just downstream and on the right bank from the bridge will begin to flood.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Old Georgia Highway 5.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2009 | 20.8 ft | 16,100 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 13.58 ft | 11,274 cfs |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 13.11 ft | 10,192 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River at GA 5 near Woodstock?
The Little River at GA 5 near Woodstock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02392780) 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 River at GA 5 near Woodstock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River at GA 5 near Woodstock is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Little River at GA 5 near Woodstock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Georgia at coordinates 34.1222°N, 84.5044°W. USGS site number: 02392780. 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.