Major Flood
31 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
28 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34.11 ft
Flood of record. Extensive flooding occurs in downtown Montezuma to stores and businesses. Homes also flood.
33 ft
Extensive flood event. Montezuma and Highway 49 bridge flood.
32 ft
Major flooding expands. Church just east of Highway 49 Bridge floods. Town of Montezuma floods.
31.5 ft
Major flooding begins. The levee at Montezuma will prevent flood waters from entering the town. Any higher level will breech and flood the town.
30 ft
Moderate flooding continues. Highway 49 begins to flood.
28 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Two businesses just west of Highway 49 bridge flood. In order to prevent rail road from flooding sandbags are required for a levee.
25 ft
Flooding of auto store at west end of Highway 26 and 49 occurs.
23 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and extensive flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. The access road to Georges Boat Landing will be flooded at least 3 feet deep.
20 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and extensive flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. The access road to Georges Boat Landing is flooded.
17 ft
Georges Landing parking lot is completely flooded out. Bankfull conditions expand further into the extensive flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. Some low lying areas of pasture lands begin to flood.
11 ft
Georges Landing parking lot starts to flood. Water passes top of boat ramp and bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
300 cfs
Minimum flow for the 68.3 miles from Georgia Highway 137 to Lake Blackshear.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 1994 | 34.11 ft | 136,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1929 | 27.4 ft | 92,300 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1929 | 26.3 ft | 70,250 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River at GA 26 near Montezuma?
The Flint River at GA 26 near Montezuma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02349605) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Flint River at GA 26 near Montezuma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River at GA 26 near Montezuma is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
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Where is the Flint River at GA 26 near Montezuma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Macon County, Georgia at coordinates 32.2931°N, 84.0436°W. USGS site number: 02349605. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.