River stage
Griffin, Flint River
- River level
- 6.55 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +3.64 ft
- Recent high
- 7.11 ft
- Recent low
- 1.73 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GRFG1
- 30-day change
- +2.47 ft
- Average
- 2.86 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.22 ft
In brief
The Flint River at Griffin, GA read 6.55 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.45 ft below action stage. That is 2.47 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GRFG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.22 ft | 1994-07-06 |
| 2 | 18.00 ft | 1948-11-27 |
| 3 | 18.00 ft | 2015-12-26 |
| 4 | 17.90 ft | 1929-03-14 |
| 5 | 17.46 ft | 2005-07-12 |
| 6 | 17.00 ft | 1942-03-22 |
| 7 | 16.99 ft | 2024-09-28 |
| 8 | 16.70 ft | 1971-03-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road.
- 12.00 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road.
- 13.00 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way upstream from the bridge will begin to flood.
- 14.00 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way upstream from the bridge will be flooded with around one foot of water.
- 15.00 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way upstream from the bridge will be flooded with around two feet of water.
- 16.00 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way upstream from the bridge will be flooded with around 3 feet of water.
- 17.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. The recycling center behind the fire station will begin to flood. Wildcat Creek upstream will backup and begin to flood a portion of West Ellis Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be under 4 feet of water. The flood waters will reach the foundations of a few homes and be under the wooden decks.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate flooding expands. Significant flooding occurs upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. The recycling center behind the fire station will be flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water. Wildcat Creek backs up and floods a portion of West Ellis Road near one foot deep. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be under 5 feet of water and surrounds the foundations of a few homes.
- 19.00 ft
Moderate flooding expands. Significant flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters spread to the fire station parking lot. Wildcat Creek backs up and floods a portion of West Ellis Road around two feet deep. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be flooded around 6 feet deep with water close to entering a few homes.
- 20.00 ft
Major flooding begins upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters approach the foundation of a fire station. Wildcat Creek backs up and floods a portion of West Ellis Road around 3 feet deep. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be under 7 feet of water and few homes begin to flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding at Griffin?
No. The Flint River at Griffin is at 6.55 ft, 3.45 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Griffin?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Flint River has been at Griffin?
The highest crest on record is 24.22 ft, on 1994-07-06.
Is the Flint River high or low right now at Griffin?
At 6.55 ft it is higher than 98% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GRFG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02344500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.