River stage
Molena, Flint River
- River level
- 7.45 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.46 ft
- Recent high
- 8.90 ft
- Recent low
- 4.08 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MOLG1
- 30-day change
- +3.10 ft
- Average
- 5.16 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 32.22 ft
In brief
The Flint River at Molena, GA read 7.45 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.55 ft below action stage. That is 3.10 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MOLG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.22 ft | 2015-12-26 |
| 2 | 31.84 ft | 2005-07-13 |
| 3 | 28.64 ft | 2019-04-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river from Flat Shoals Road to the Georgia Highway 74 bridge.
- 22.00 ft
Minor flooding begins in the agricultural and wooded areas downstream from the gage near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. In this area water begins to surround a few homes.
- 24.00 ft
Minor flooding continues in the agricultural and wooded areas downstream from the gage near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. In this area the water level reaches the foundation of a house on the left bank.
- 28.00 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of the natural flood plain near the gage location begins. Flooding continues to expand into the agricultural and wooded areas downstream from the gage near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. Elevated homes in this location will see a foot or two of water underneath them.
- 33.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand into the agricultural and wooded areas upstream and downstream from the gage located near the pump station. Significant flooding expands into the agricultural and wooded areas downstream from the gage near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge. Elevated homes in this location will have several feet of water underneath them. Access roads to these homes will be completely flooded.
- 38.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Extensive flooding continues to expand into the surrounding areas. Elevated homes near the Georgia Highway 74 bridge will have water reach the floor boards of the houses. Access roads to these homes will be under several feet of water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding at Molena?
No. The Flint River at Molena is at 7.45 ft, 12.55 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Molena?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 28 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 38 ft.
What is the highest the Flint River has been at Molena?
The highest crest on record is 32.22 ft, on 2015-12-26.
Is the Flint River high or low right now at Molena?
At 7.45 ft it is higher than 95% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MOLG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02344872). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.