River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Okeechobee

River stage

Adel, Little River

River level
183.19 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
187.00 ft
Flood stage
189.00 ft
Record crest
195.45 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ADLG1

Readings
122
Record crest
195.45 ft
Flood stage
189.00 ft
Moderate flood
193.00 ft
Major flood
195.00 ft

In brief

The Little River at Adel, GA read 183.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.81 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge ADLG1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 187.00 ftMinor flooding 189.00 ftModerate flooding 193.00 ftMajor flooding 195.00 ft CURRENT 183.19 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 195.45 ft 2009-04-04
2 194.12 ft 2013-02-26
3 194.10 ft 1948-04-02
4 194.10 ft 1986-02-12
5 193.62 ft 2014-12-26
6 193.60 ft 1928-08-17
7 193.26 ft 1991-03-06
8 192.83 ft 1984-03-08

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 189.00 ft

    Minor lowland flooding begins downstream of SR-37 in Colquitt County.

  2. 193.00 ft

    Flood waters begin to impact areas along China Grove Church Road in Colquitt County.

  3. 195.00 ft

    Water reaches the base of the SR-37 bridge.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Little River flooding at Adel?

No. The Little River at Adel is at 183.19 ft, 3.81 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Adel?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 187 ft, minor flooding 189 ft, moderate flooding 193 ft and major flooding 195 ft.

What is the highest the Little River has been at Adel?

The highest crest on record is 195.45 ft, on 2009-04-04.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ADLG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02318000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.