Major Flood
41 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
31 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Water will be several feet deep across the old downtown area of Newton. Homes east of Church Street are vulnerable to flooding at this level.
36 ft
Water will be up to 1 foot deep inside the courthouse.
35 ft
Water will reach the entrance to the Courthouse.
33 ft
Houses directly behind the courthouse will begin to flood.
32 ft
Water up to 2 feet deep will surround the courthouse in Newton and the adjacent old downtown area.
31 ft
Water will limit access to the old downtown area of Newton. Several road closures are necessary east of Pine Street. Two homes across from the courthouse will be surrounded by water.
30 ft
Water will begin to flood several roads in the old downtown area of Newton on the west bank of the Flint River. Roads flooded include Main Street, Sunset Avenue, and Broad Avenue near the courthouse. These roads are also known as Old 91, Old 200, and Old 37, respectively.
28 ft
In Newton, Water Street at Washington Avenue begin to flood. Water approaches Riverside Drive.
24 ft
Minor lowland 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 12, 1994 | 45.25 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Jan 20, 1925 | 41.3 ft | 94,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 36.44 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NEWG1
River
Flint River (GA)
County
Baker, GA
Coordinates
31.3067°N, 84.3386°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River (GA) at Newton (SR 37)?
The Flint River (GA) at Newton (SR 37) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02353000) 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 Newton (SR 37)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River (GA) at Newton (SR 37) is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 41 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flint River (GA) rises?
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Where is the Flint River (GA) at Newton (SR 37) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Baker County, Georgia at coordinates 31.3067°N, 84.3386°W. USGS site number: 02353000. 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.