Major Flood
47 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
49 ft
Major flooding continues. Highway 19 Bridge flooded and will need to be closed.
47 ft
Major flooding begins. Highway 19 starts to flood and will need to be closed.
45.7 ft
The record crest was 45.7 feet on July 6...1994. This was a 100 year peak crest. This event was caused by Tropical Storm Alberto which dropped 13 to 15 inches in the headwaters of the Flint River. The Culloden was washed away by the flood wave which resulted.
25 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Access Road to boat ramp and parking lot to boat ramp flood. In addition...flooding of most of the land at the bend of the river upstream develops.
24 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will be up to 6 feet deep over the top of the boat ramp and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river.
22 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep over the top of the boat ramp and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river.
20 ft
Minor flooding continues along the river in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will cover the boat ramp up to two feet deep and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river.
18 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the river in the woodlands and low lying areas of fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The water level will reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
300 cfs
Minimum flow for the stretch from Sprewell Bluff State Park to Po Biddy Road. Some uncertainty to the minimum flow needed.
500 cfs
Paddled from Georgia Highway 18 to Georgia Highway 36. Scraped the bottom often. Guidebook says minimum flow for paddling is 300 cfs, but this paddler disagrees and asserts that a much higher flow is needed.
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 6, 1994 | 45.73 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Mar 14, 1929 | 38.4 ft | 92,000 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1990 | 38 ft | 80,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River near Carsonville?
The Flint River near Carsonville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02347500) 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 near Carsonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River near Carsonville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 47 feet.
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Where is the Flint River near Carsonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Upson County, Georgia at coordinates 32.7214°N, 84.2325°W. USGS site number: 02347500. 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.