Rivers in Georgia
Withlacoochee River above Valdosta (Skipper Bridge Rd)
Below flood stage
123.08ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 12:30 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 135.00 ft
- Record crest
- 153.30 ft1948
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 145.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 142.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 135.00 ft |
| Action | 131.00 ft |
- 145.00 ftMajor flooding in numerous homes. Water will intrude into YMCA.
- 144.00 ftWater begins intruding into the lowest level apartments in the back portion of the Links Apartment Complex on North Valdosta Road.
- 142.00 ftSkipper 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.
- 140.00 ftHighway 122 east flooded near bridge. Water intrudes into backyards along Winding Way, Park Lane, and Meadowbrook Drive.
- 135.00 ftMinor flooding begins. Langdale Park floods.
- 127.50 ftThe river rises out of the bank near the Lowndes and Cook County line.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12% |
| 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
53 crests on NOAA’s list since 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 4, 1948 | 153.30 ft |
| 2 | February 12, 1986 | 146.70 ft |
| 3 | April 4, 2009 | 145.90 ft |
| 4 | March 8, 1984 | 144.58 ft |
| 5 | March 5, 1991 | 142.74 ft |
| 6 | February 26, 1979 | 142.54 ft |
| 7 | February 27, 2013 | 142.43 ft |
| 8 | February 28, 2013 | 142.09 ft |
| 9 | December 26, 2014 | 140.39 ft |
| 10 | April 4, 2016 | 140.32 ft |
| 11 | March 15, 1980 | 140.15 ft |
| 12 | February 14, 1995 | 140.12 ft |
| 13 | January 30, 1991 | 139.95 ft |
| 14 | December 5, 2018 | 139.43 ft |
| 15 | January 5, 2021 | 138.72 ft |
| 16 | December 2, 1976 | 138.64 ft |
| 17 | February 7, 2016 | 138.59 ft |
| 18 | October 6, 1994 | 138.33 ft |
| 19 | April 8, 1980 | 138.33 ft |
| 20 | August 2, 1991 | 138.16 ft |
| 21 | August 20, 1994 | 138.12 ft |
| 22 | February 18, 1997 | 138.09 ft |
| 23 | January 16, 1993 | 137.77 ft |
| 24 | July 19, 1991 | 137.71 ft |
| 25 | January 25, 2017 | 137.67 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 6, 2024: 137.08 ft
- March 31, 2024: 135.47 ft
- February 18, 2024: 132.37 ft
- August 6, 2021: 135.70 ft
- January 5, 2021: 138.72 ft
- September 22, 2020: 131.47 ft
- March 9, 2020: 137.06 ft
- March 1, 2020: 134.80 ft
- December 18, 2018: 136.59 ft
- December 5, 2018: 139.43 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- DownstreamWithlacoochee River at Valdosta at US 41
- Little River (SW Georgia) at Hahira (SR 122)
- Withlacoochee River at Quitman (US 84)
- Okapilco Creek at Quitman (SR 333)
- Little River (SW Georgia) at Adel (SR 37)
- Alapaha River at Statenville
- Withlacoochee River at Pinetta - CR 150 (in NAVD88)
- Alapaha River at Jennings (in NAVD88)
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.