Major Flood
38 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
33 ft
Minor Flood
28 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 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.
33 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.
28 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.
24 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.
22 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.
20 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river from Flat Shoals Road to the Georgia Highway 74 bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2015 | 32.22 ft | 30,041 cfs |
| Jul 12, 2005 | 31.84 ft | 28,700 cfs |
| Apr 20, 2019 | 28.64 ft | 18,990 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River below Big Branch near Molena?
The Flint River below Big Branch near Molena gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02344872) 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 below Big Branch near Molena?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River below Big Branch near Molena is 28 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flint River rises?
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Where is the Flint River below Big Branch near Molena gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pike County, Georgia at coordinates 33.0475°N, 84.5264°W. USGS site number: 02344872. 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
- 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.