Little River near Eatonton
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Putnam County, Georgia on the Little River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02220900, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
30 ft
Moderate Flood
24 ft
8,136 cfs
Minor Flood
20 ft
5,647 cfs
Action Stage
14 ft
2,787 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. Portions of Martin Mill Road...Church Street and Horton Drive near the river will be under 6 feet of water. This will be the worse flooding since February 1948.
28 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. Portions of Martin Mill Road...Church Street and Horton Drive near the river will be under 4 feet of water.
26 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. Portions of Martin Mill Road...Church Street and Horton Drive near the river will be under two feet of water.
24 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road. Portions of Martin Mill Road...Church Street and Horton Drive near the river will begin to flood.
22 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road.
20 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river of the Oconee National Forest upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road.
17 ft
Bankfull conditions continue to expand along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road.
14 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Monticello Road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1948 | 30.8 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Feb 8, 1948 | 30.8 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 28.78 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 28.78 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 26.31 ft | 10,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River near Eatonton?
The Little River near Eatonton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02220900) 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 near Eatonton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River near Eatonton is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Little River near Eatonton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Putnam County, Georgia at coordinates 33.3139°N, 83.4372°W. USGS site number: 02220900. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.