Flint River near Carsonville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 47.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 47.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 45.7 ft on Jul 6, 1994 (historic crest)
- 38.4 ft on Mar 15, 1929 (historic crest)
- 38.0 ft on Mar 17, 1990 (historic crest)
- 34.7 ft on Nov 28, 1948 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the river in the woodlands and low lying areas of fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The water level will reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | Minor flooding continues along the river in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will cover the boat ramp up to two feet deep and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep over the top of the boat ramp and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river. |
| 24.0 ft | Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will be up to 6 feet deep over the top of the boat ramp and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river. |
| 25.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Access Road to boat ramp and parking lot to boat ramp flood. In addition...flooding of most of the land at the bend of the river upstream develops. |
| 45.7 ft | The record crest was 45.7 feet on July 6...1994. This was a 100 year peak crest. This event was caused by Tropical Storm Alberto which dropped 13 to 15 inches in the headwaters of the Flint River. The Culloden was washed away by the flood wave which resulted. |
| 47.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Highway 19 starts to flood and will need to be closed. |
| 49.0 ft | Major flooding continues. Highway 19 Bridge flooded and will need to be closed. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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