Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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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
24 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road.
25 ft
Moderate flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road.
23 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road.
21 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road.
19 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg Road.
16 ft
Bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage at Lundberg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2001 | 28.38 ft | 14,100 cfs |
| Mar 2, 1971 | 27.93 ft | 15,500 cfs |
| May 2, 1964 | 27.84 ft | 13,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River near Washington?
The Little River near Washington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02193500) 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 Washington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River near Washington is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little River near Washington to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Little River near Washington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wilkes County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6128°N, 82.7425°W. USGS site number: 02193500. 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.
- Gauge readings unavailable due to low water conditions. The gauge sensor is no longer in the water.