Little River near Washington
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wilkes County, Georgia on the Little River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02193500, 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
28 ft
13,500 cfs
Moderate Flood
24 ft
8,420 cfs
Minor Flood
19 ft
4,050 cfs
Action Stage
16 ft
2,740 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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 |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 28.38 ft | 14,100 cfs |
| Mar 2, 1971 | 27.93 ft | 15,500 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?
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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.