Major Flood
42 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
31 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
47.5 ft
Western approach to Broad Avenue bridge begins to flood.
44.6 ft
Approaches to Liberty Expressway bridge begin to flood.
44.5 ft
Eastern approach to Broad Avenue bridge begins to flood.
44 ft
Water is at the top of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad bridge.
42 ft
Major flooding begins. Water is at the top of the Georgia Northern Railroad and reach the gage site.
39 ft
Flood water will reach the floor of the sewage plant and nearby houses. Radium Springs Road begins to flood.
37 ft
Ragsdale area will be inundated with flood waters. Above this level, Albany College and houses along Hazard Drive will begin to flood.
36.7 ft
Approaches to East Oglethorpe bridge begins to flood.
31 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Highland Avenue and some cottages at Lovers Lane Road at Lake Chehaw will see some flooding.
30.9 ft
Approaches to Oakridge Drive bridge begin to flood.
29 ft
Flooding will begin in the lowest elevations along Third Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Front Street.
26 ft
Minor flooding begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1994 | 43 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Apr 20, 1925 | 37.84 ft | 92,000 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1998 | 36.92 ft | 86,100 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ABNG1
River
Flint River (GA)
County
Dougherty, GA
Coordinates
31.5942°N, 84.1442°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River (GA) at Albany?
The Flint River (GA) at Albany gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02352500) 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 (GA) at Albany?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River (GA) at Albany is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flint River (GA) rises?
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Where is the Flint River (GA) at Albany gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dougherty County, Georgia at coordinates 31.5942°N, 84.1442°W. USGS site number: 02352500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.