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Little River at GA 122, near Hahira water level

River gauge, Little River, Georgia, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

8.98ft Down 1.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
490 cfs
3 5 8

History

History
510ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 21510ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
51015ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 2151015ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
51015ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 202651015ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Little River at GA 122, near Hahira is well above normal at 8.98 ft.

The median for mid-October is 4.04 ft, based on 16 years of readings, so the river stage is 4.94 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.65 ft, a difference of +5.33 ft.

It has dropped 1.10 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.42 ft and 14.71 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.04 ft4.94 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.04 ft – 6.58 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Same day last year
3.65 ft+5.33 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
4.42 ft – 14.71 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
3.47 ft – 14.71 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 46° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 78° 48° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 77° 48° – Wind 5 mph
23 Fri 77° 56° – Wind 11 mph
24 Sat 75° 55° – Wind 17 mph
25 Sun 75° 58° – Wind 17 mph
26 Mon 79° 58° – Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:41 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on the Little River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Little River near AdelRiver gauge, Little River 4.42 ft Very high −0.35 ft 12 mi
Little River near QuincyRiver gauge, Little River 1.56 ft Normal −0.09 ft 68 mi
Little River near MidwayRiver gauge, Little River 68.69 ft Normal +0.08 ft 72 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Withlacoochee River at US 41 near ValdostaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 11.55 ft Very high −1.12 ft 11 mi
Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Road, near BemissRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 7.27 ft Very high −1.44 ft 12 mi
Withlacoochee River at US 84, near QuitmanRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 8.45 ft Very high −2.07 ft 14 mi
Ochlockonee River at GA 188, near CoolidgeRiver gauge, Ochlockonee River 3.58 ft High −0.40 ft 29 mi
Withlacoochee River near PinettaRiver gauge, Withlacoochee River 11.19 ft Very high −1.10 ft 30 mi
Alapaha River near AlapahaRiver gauge, Alapaha River 8.47 ft Very high −0.59 ft 31 mi
Alapaha River at StatenvilleRiver gauge, Alapaha River 14.32 ft Very high −0.28 ft 32 mi
Alapaha River near Jennings FlaRiver gauge, Alapaha River 71.92 ft Very high −0.10 ft 36 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Little River at GA 122, near Hahira higher than last year?

Yes, it is 5.33 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.65 ft.

What is a normal level for the Little River at GA 122, near Hahira in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.04 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.04 ft and 6.58 ft, based on 16 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Little River at GA 122, near Hahira today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT, the water level was 8.98 ft. Down 1.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little River at GA 122, near Hahira rising or falling?

Down 1.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 5.47 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little River at GA 122, near Hahira normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02318380 (Agency page)
Coordinates
31.00047, -83.45678 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 8.98 ft 2026-10-21 03:15 Provisional
Flow 490 cfs 2026-10-21 03:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little River at GA 122, near Hahira (usgs:02318380). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/little-river-at-ga-122-near-hahira

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.