River stage
Flint River (GA)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 14 of 14
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 14 of 14 gauges on the Flint River (GA) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Flint River levels, gauge by gauge
The Flint River is measured at 14 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 3.34 ft | normal, rising |
| Bainbridge | 18.41 ft | normal, falling |
| Molena | 7.45 ft | normal, rising |
| Carsonville | 3.45 ft | normal, rising |
| Montezuma | 3.42 ft | normal, rising |
| Forest Park | -1.24 ft | no flood stage set |
| Griffin | 6.55 ft | normal, rising |
| Lake Blackshear | 236.94 ft | normal, steady |
| Lovejoy | 2.06 ft | normal, rising |
| Newton | 5.53 ft | normal, steady |
| Oakfield | 3.19 ft | normal, falling |
| Riverview Plantation | 5.22 ft | normal, falling |
| Thomaston | 4.15 ft | normal, rising |
| Woolsey | 38.98 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Flint River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Albany, GA, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Flint River (AL) different river, same name
- Flint River (MI) different river, same name
- Ocmulgee River 7 gauges
- New River (GA) 1 gauge
- Chattahoochee River 21 gauges
- Oconee River 8 gauges
- Buffalo Creek (GA) 1 gauge
- Shoal Creek (GA) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 14 reporting gauges on the Flint River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Flint River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Albany is at 3.34 ft; Bainbridge is at 18.41 ft; Molena is at 7.45 ft; Carsonville is at 3.45 ft.
Where is the Flint River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 14 gauges on the Flint River in Georgia.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.