Flint River at GA 26 near Montezuma
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 28.0 ft; major flooding begins at 31.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 31.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 34.1 ft on Jul 8, 1994 (historic crest)
- 27.4 ft on Mar 17, 1929 (historic crest)
- 26.3 ft on Mar 1, 1929 (historic crest)
- 26.1 ft on Mar 7, 1929 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Georges Landing parking lot starts to flood. Water passes top of boat ramp and bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Georges Landing parking lot is completely flooded out. Bankfull conditions expand further into the extensive flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. Some low lying areas of pasture lands begin to flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and extensive flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. The access road to Georges Boat Landing is flooded. |
| 23.0 ft | Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and extensive flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. The access road to Georges Boat Landing will be flooded at least 3 feet deep. |
| 25.0 ft | Flooding of auto store at west end of Highway 26 and 49 occurs. |
| 28.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Two businesses just west of Highway 49 bridge flood. In order to prevent rail road from flooding sandbags are required for a levee. |
| 30.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues. Highway 49 begins to flood. |
| 31.5 ft | Major flooding begins. The levee at Montezuma will prevent flood waters from entering the town. Any higher level will breech and flood the town. |
| 32.0 ft | Major flooding expands. Church just east of Highway 49 Bridge floods. Town of Montezuma floods. |
| 33.0 ft | Extensive flood event. Montezuma and Highway 49 bridge flood. |
| 34.1 ft | Flood of record. Extensive flooding occurs in downtown Montezuma to stores and businesses. Homes also flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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