Major Flood
145 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
142 ft
Minor Flood
135 ft
Action Stage
131 ft
What Floods at Each Level
145 ft
Major flooding in numerous homes. Water will intrude into YMCA.
144 ft
Water begins intruding into the lowest level apartments in the back portion of the Links Apartment Complex on North Valdosta Road.
142 ft
Skipper Bridge Road floods near Coppage Road, Adams Road, Rowland Road, and Rowland Lane. Additional roads downstream may flood within the next 2 to 3 days.
140 ft
Highway 122 east flooded near bridge. Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and Meadowbrook Drive.
135 ft
Minor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods.
127.5 ft
The river rises out of the bank near the Lowndes and Cook County line.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 1948 | 153.3 ft | 27,500 cfs |
| Feb 11, 1986 | 146.7 ft | 19,500 cfs |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 145.9 ft | 30,863 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VDSG1
River
Withlacoochee River
County
Lowndes, GA
Coordinates
30.9472°N, 83.2728°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd)?
The Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 023177483) 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 Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) is 135 feet. Action stage begins at 131 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 142 feet, and major flooding at 145 feet.
How do I get alerts when Withlacoochee River rises?
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Where is the Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lowndes County, Georgia at coordinates 30.9472°N, 83.2728°W. USGS site number: 023177483. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.