Flint River near Thomaston
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 21.8 ft on Jul 7, 1994 (historic crest)
- 19.3 ft on Nov 28, 1948 (historic crest)
- 19.3 ft on Feb 28, 1902 (historic crest)
- 19.0 ft on Mar 3, 1971 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Bankful conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 36. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Minor flooding occurs of the natural floodplain upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 36. |
| 13.0 ft | Moderate flooding occurs upstream and downstream of the gage on the Georgia Highway 36 bridge. Floodwaters approach foundation of a house on the right bank upstream of the gage. |
| 15.0 ft | Major flooding occurs upstream and downstream of the gage on the Georgia Highway 36 bridge. Floodwater cuts off access to some houses on the right bank of the river, upstream of the gage. Several buildings are inundated with 1 to 3 feet of water. |
| 19.0 ft | Major flooding continues upstream and downstream of the gage on the Georgia Highway 36 bridge. Access to homes along the right bank of the river are cut off and buildings are inundated with several feet of water. Water touches the bottom of the bridge support on the left bank. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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