Flint River (GA) at Albany
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 26.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 31.0 ft; major flooding begins at 42.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 31.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 42.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 43.0 ft on Jul 11, 1994 (historic crest)
- 37.8 ft on Apr 21, 1925 (historic crest)
- 36.9 ft on Mar 11, 1998 (historic crest)
- 34.7 ft on Mar 7, 1966 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 26.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 29.0 ft | Flooding will begin in the lowest elevations along Third Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Front Street. |
| 30.9 ft | Approaches to Oakridge Drive bridge begin to flood. |
| 31.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Highland Avenue and some cottages at Lovers Lane Road at Lake Chehaw will see some flooding. |
| 36.7 ft | Approaches to East Oglethorpe bridge begins to flood. |
| 37.0 ft | Ragsdale area will be inundated with flood waters. Above this level, Albany College and houses along Hazard Drive will begin to flood. |
| 39.0 ft | Flood water will reach the floor of the sewage plant and nearby houses. Radium Springs Road begins to flood. |
| 42.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water is at the top of the Georgia Northern Railroad and reach the gage site. |
| 44.0 ft | Water is at the top of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad bridge. |
| 44.5 ft | Eastern approach to Broad Avenue bridge begins to flood. |
| 44.6 ft | Approaches to Liberty Expressway bridge begin to flood. |
| 47.5 ft | Western approach to Broad Avenue bridge begins to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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