Flint River (GA) at Newton (SR 37)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 24.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 31.0 ft; major flooding begins at 41.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 31.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 41.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 45.2 ft on Jul 13, 1994 (historic crest)
- 41.3 ft on Jan 21, 1925 (historic crest)
- 36.4 ft on Mar 12, 1998 (historic crest)
- 34.9 ft on Mar 9, 1966 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 24.0 ft | Minor lowland flooding begins. |
|---|---|
| 28.0 ft | In Newton, Water Street at Washington Avenue begin to flood. Water approaches Riverside Drive. |
| 30.0 ft | Water will begin to flood several roads in the old downtown area of Newton on the west bank of the Flint River. Roads flooded include Main Street, Sunset Avenue, and Broad Avenue near the courthouse. These roads are also known as Old 91, Old 200, and Old 37, respectively. |
| 31.0 ft | Water will limit access to the old downtown area of Newton. Several road closures are necessary east of Pine Street. Two homes across from the courthouse will be surrounded by water. |
| 32.0 ft | Water up to 2 feet deep will surround the courthouse in Newton and the adjacent old downtown area. |
| 33.0 ft | Houses directly behind the courthouse will begin to flood. |
| 35.0 ft | Water will reach the entrance to the Courthouse. |
| 36.0 ft | Water will be up to 1 foot deep inside the courthouse. |
| 40.0 ft | Water will be several feet deep across the old downtown area of Newton. Homes east of Church Street are vulnerable to flooding at this level. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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