Major Flood
113 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
110 ft
Minor Flood
104 ft
Action Stage
99 ft
What Floods at Each Level
116 ft
Significant flooding occurs. The US Highway 84 bridge is completely underwater. Cowart Circle, Rowland Road, Olympia Trail are completely flooded. The Clyattville Nankin Road bridge is completely underwater.
113 ft
Approaches to the US Highway 84 bridge at the Brooks Lowndes county line floods and the highway is subject to closure. Clyattville Nankin road near the river bridge is subject to closure.
111 ft
Water approaches the elevation of the road surface along US Highway 84 as well as the Clyattville Nankin road bridge further downstream. Wastewater treatment plant on Wetherington Lane begins to flood.
110 ft
In Lowndes County, Beaver Run Road, Spain Ferry Road, and Old Quitman Highway are flooded. Water will approach structures along Old Quitman Highway on the Brooks County side of the river.
106 ft
In Lowndes County, the boat ramp at the Clyattville Nankin road is flooded.
104 ft
In Lowndes County, Spook Bridge Lane begins to flood.
102 ft
River overflows banks on both sides of the river into wooded bottomlands.
100 ft
Boat ramp at end of Knights Ferry Road in Lowndes County is flooded.
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 4, 2009 | 118.17 ft | 60,700 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1948 | 115.2 ft | 62,000 cfs |
| Mar 1, 2013 | 114.98 ft | 41,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
QUTG1
River
Withlacoochee River
County
Brooks, GA
Coordinates
30.7931°N, 83.4536°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84)?
The Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02318500) 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 near Quitman (US 84)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) is 104 feet. Action stage begins at 99 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 110 feet, and major flooding at 113 feet.
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Where is the Withlacoochee River near Quitman (US 84) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brooks County, Georgia at coordinates 30.7931°N, 83.4536°W. USGS site number: 02318500. 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.