Flint River (GA) at Riverview Plantation
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 25.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 30.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 38.0 ft; major flooding begins at 43.0 ft.
| Action stage | 25.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 30.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 38.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 43.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 51.6 ft on Jul 14, 1994 (historic crest)
- 44.2 ft on Mar 13, 1998 (historic crest)
- 39.6 ft on Apr 6, 2009 (historic crest)
- 38.8 ft on Mar 9, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 30.0 ft | Water begins to flood low lying areas along the east bank of the Flint River south of the Plantation. |
|---|---|
| 34.0 ft | Rising waters will inundate low lying areas on the east bank of the Flint River around the Plantation and further downstream. |
| 38.0 ft | One cottage on the Plantation will be surrounded by water on the east bank of the Flint River. |
| 41.0 ft | Water begins flowing under two additional cottages on the plantation on the east bank of the Flint River. |
| 43.0 ft | Water enters two cottages and surrounds others on the plantation on the east bank of the Flint River. |
| 49.0 ft | Significant flood damage occurs at the Riverview Plantation on the east bank of the Flint River. All cottages are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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