Rivers in Georgia
Little River (SW Georgia) near Hahira (SR 122)
Below flood stage
137.63ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 3:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 151.00 ft
- Record crest
- 156.40 ft1948
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 155.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 153.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 151.00 ft |
| Action | 148.00 ft |
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 151.00 ftWells Road in Lowndes County floods just north of highway 122.
- 149.00 ftHighway 133 boat ramp floods.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 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.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 3, 1948 | 156.40 ft |
| 2 | August 18, 1928 | 156.01 ft |
| 3 | February 28, 2013 | 154.85 ft |
| 4 | December 26, 2014 | 153.68 ft |
| 5 | April 3, 2016 | 151.49 ft |
| 6 | January 26, 2017 | 151.18 ft |
| 7 | March 2, 2013 | 151.04 ft |
| 8 | April 12, 2014 | 150.70 ft |
| 9 | December 5, 2018 | 150.69 ft |
| 10 | March 9, 2020 | 150.57 ft |
| 11 | January 5, 2021 | 150.40 ft |
| 12 | February 8, 2016 | 149.69 ft |
| 13 | December 19, 2018 | 149.48 ft |
| 14 | April 1, 2024 | 148.75 ft |
| 15 | March 30, 2016 | 148.33 ft |
| 16 | February 18, 2024 | 148.08 ft |
| 17 | February 27, 2016 | 147.70 ft |
| 18 | January 9, 2017 | 147.11 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.
- UpstreamLittle River (SW Georgia) at Adel (SR 37)
- DownstreamWithlacoochee River at Quitman (US 84)
- Withlacoochee River at Valdosta at US 41
- Withlacoochee River at Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd)
- Okapilco Creek at Quitman (SR 333)
- Ochlockonee River at Coolidge
- Withlacoochee River at Pinetta - CR 150 (in NAVD88)
- Alapaha River at Alapaha
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.