Flint River near Griffin
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Spalding County, Georgia on the Flint River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02344500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
20,232 cfs
Moderate Flood
17 ft
11,989 cfs
Minor Flood
12 ft
3,306 cfs
Action Stage
10 ft
2,380 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16, 9 or more feet higher than July 1994. The bridge on Highway 16 is completely overtopped. The USGS gage house located on the bridge will be submerged and data transmission loss will be likely.
30 ft
Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16, higher than July 1994. The fire station will be innundated with several feet of water. Water reaches the road surface of the Highway 16 bridge and may cause damage to the structure. Wildcat Creek continues to flood a large section of West Ellis Road up to 13 feet deep. Significant flooding will continue along West Ellis Road and may impact up to a dozen homes.
25 ft
Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16, higher than July 1994. Flood waters continue to innundate the fire station and touch the bottom of the bridge. Officials may close the bridge. Portions of Highway 16 will also be flooded. Wildcat Creek continues to flood a large section of West Ellis Road up to 8 feet deep. The homes along Landing Way will experience significant flooding up to 10 feet.
23 ft
Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters begin to innundate the fire station and reaches the bottom of the bridge. Officials may close the bridge. Wildcat Creek continues to flood a portion of West Ellis Road around 6 feet deep. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be under 10 feet of water and innundate homes.
22 ft
Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters approach the doors of the fire station. Wildcat Creek backs up and floods a portion of West Ellis Road around 5 feet deep. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be under 9 feet of water and innundate homes.
20 ft
Major flooding begins upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters approach the foundation of a fire station. Wildcat Creek backs up and floods a portion of West Ellis Road around 3 feet deep. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be under 7 feet of water and few homes begin to flood.
19 ft
Moderate flooding expands. Significant flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. Flood waters spread to the fire station parking lot. Wildcat Creek backs up and floods a portion of West Ellis Road around two feet deep. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be flooded around 6 feet deep with water close to entering a few homes.
18 ft
Moderate flooding expands. Significant flooding occurs upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. The recycling center behind the fire station will be flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water. Wildcat Creek backs up and floods a portion of West Ellis Road near one foot deep. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be under 5 feet of water and surrounds the foundations of a few homes.
17 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16. The recycling center behind the fire station will begin to flood. Wildcat Creek upstream will backup and begin to flood a portion of West Ellis Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way will be under 4 feet of water. The flood waters will reach the foundations of a few homes and be under the wooden decks.
16 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way upstream from the bridge will be flooded with around 3 feet of water.
15 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way upstream from the bridge will be flooded with around two feet of water.
14 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way upstream from the bridge will be flooded with around one foot of water.
13 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road. The backyards of homes at the end of Landing Way upstream from the bridge will begin to flood.
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands, fields, and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Georgia Highway 16 or Newnan Road.
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 5, 1994 | 24.22 ft | 31,500 cfs |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 24.22 ft | 31,500 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 18 ft | 14,474 cfs |
| Nov 26, 1948 | 18 ft | 13,200 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 18 ft | 14,474 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River near Griffin?
The Flint River near Griffin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02344500) 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 Griffin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River near Griffin is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Flint River near Griffin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Spalding County, Georgia at coordinates 33.2442°N, 84.4292°W. USGS site number: 02344500. 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.