Rivers in Georgia

Little River (SW Georgia) near Hahira (SR 122)

Lowndes County, GeorgiaNWS HRAG1USGS 02318380Tallahassee office

Below flood stage
137.63ftStage

Observed Wed, Sep 23, 3:15 AM EDT

Flood stage
151.00 ft
Record crest
156.40 ft1948

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Flood stages and impacts

CategoryStage
Major flood155.00 ft
Moderate flood153.00 ft
Minor flood151.00 ft
Action148.00 ft
  1. 158.00 ftIn Lowndes County, numerous homes flooded on Little River Road, Shiloh Road, and Kendricks Circle. Sewer lift station at Valdosta State Prison floods.
  2. 155.00 ftIn Lowndes County, water intrudes into homes on Little River Road, Shiloh Rd, and Kendricks Circle. Water begins to approach homes on Cowart Circle and Bird Hall Road.
  3. 153.00 ftWater reaches bridge structure of Morven Road. In Lowndes County, water intrudes into yards of homes on Little River Road and Kendricks Circle.
  4. 152.00 ftIn Lowndes County, Little River Road floods. Water reaches bottom of Franks Creek Bridge. The parking area at Highway 133 boat ramp flooded.
  5. 151.00 ftWells Road in Lowndes County floods just north of highway 122.
  6. 149.00 ftHighway 133 boat ramp floods.

Flood outlook

Chance of flooding, September to November

CategoryChance
Minor floodingUnder 5%
Moderate floodingUnder 5%
Major floodingUnder 5%

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.

Crest history

18 crests on NOAA’s list since 1928.

#DateStage
1April 3, 1948156.40 ft
2August 18, 1928156.01 ft
3February 28, 2013154.85 ft
4December 26, 2014153.68 ft
5April 3, 2016151.49 ft
6January 26, 2017151.18 ft
7March 2, 2013151.04 ft
8April 12, 2014150.70 ft
9December 5, 2018150.69 ft
10March 9, 2020150.57 ft
11January 5, 2021150.40 ft
12February 8, 2016149.69 ft
13December 19, 2018149.48 ft
14April 1, 2024148.75 ft
15March 30, 2016148.33 ft
16February 18, 2024148.08 ft
17February 27, 2016147.70 ft
18January 9, 2017147.11 ft

Most recent crests

  • April 1, 2024: 148.75 ft
  • February 18, 2024: 148.08 ft
  • January 5, 2021: 150.40 ft
  • March 9, 2020: 150.57 ft
  • December 19, 2018: 149.48 ft
  • December 5, 2018: 150.69 ft
  • January 26, 2017: 151.18 ft
  • January 9, 2017: 147.11 ft
  • April 3, 2016: 151.49 ft
  • March 30, 2016: 148.33 ft

Nearby

Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.

What this means

Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.

Sources

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.