Flint River below Big Branch near Molena
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 28.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 33.0 ft; major flooding begins at 38.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 33.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 38.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 32.2 ft on Dec 26, 2015 (historic crest)
- 31.8 ft on Jul 13, 2005 (historic crest)
- 28.6 ft on Apr 21, 2019 (historic crest)
- 28.4 ft on Mar 28, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the river from Flat Shoals Road to the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. |
|---|---|
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding begins in the agricultural and wooded areas downstream from the gage near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. In this area water begins to surround a few homes. |
| 24.0 ft | Minor flooding continues in the agricultural and wooded areas downstream from the gage near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. In this area the water level reaches the foundation of a house on the left bank. |
| 28.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of the natural flood plain near the gage location begins. Flooding continues to expand into the agricultural and wooded areas downstream from the gage near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. Elevated homes in this location will see a foot or two of water underneath them. |
| 33.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand into the agricultural and wooded areas upstream and downstream from the gage located near the pump station. Significant flooding expands into the agricultural and wooded areas downstream from the gage near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. Elevated homes in this location will have several feet of water underneath them. Access roads to these homes will be completely flooded. |
| 38.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Extensive flooding continues to expand into the surrounding areas. Elevated homes near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge will have water reach the floor boards of the houses. Access roads to these homes will be under several feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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