River stage
Albany, Flint River
- River level
- 3.34 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.61 ft
- Recent high
- 9.44 ft
- Recent low
- 1.16 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ABNG1
- 30-day change
- +0.67 ft
- Average
- 3.30 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 43.00 ft
In brief
The Flint River at Albany, GA read 3.34 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.66 ft below action stage. That is 0.67 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ABNG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43.00 ft | 1994-07-11 |
| 2 | 37.84 ft | 1925-04-21 |
| 3 | 36.92 ft | 1998-03-11 |
| 4 | 34.70 ft | 1966-03-07 |
| 5 | 34.40 ft | 1929-03-20 |
| 6 | 33.76 ft | 2020-03-07 |
| 7 | 33.20 ft | 1929-03-10 |
| 8 | 32.40 ft | 1897-03-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 26.00 ft
Minor flooding begins.
- 29.00 ft
Flooding will begin in the lowest elevations along Third Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Front Street.
- 30.90 ft
Approaches to Oakridge Drive bridge begin to flood.
- 31.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Highland Avenue and some cottages at Lovers Lane Road at Lake Chehaw will see some flooding.
- 36.70 ft
Approaches to East Oglethorpe bridge begins to flood.
- 37.00 ft
Ragsdale area will be inundated with flood waters. Above this level, Albany College and houses along Hazard Drive will begin to flood.
- 39.00 ft
Flood water will reach the floor of the sewage plant and nearby houses. Radium Springs Road begins to flood.
- 42.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Water is at the top of the Georgia Northern Railroad and reach the gage site.
- 44.00 ft
Water is at the top of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad bridge.
- 44.50 ft
Eastern approach to Broad Avenue bridge begins to flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding at Albany?
No. The Flint River at Albany is at 3.34 ft, 12.66 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Albany?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 26 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 42 ft.
What is the highest the Flint River has been at Albany?
The highest crest on record is 43.0 ft, on 1994-07-11.
Is the Flint River high or low right now at Albany?
At 3.34 ft it is higher than 72% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ABNG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02352500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.