Flint River near Lovejoy
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Clayton County, Georgia on the Flint River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02344350, 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
16 ft
7,020 cfs
Moderate Flood
14 ft
4,630 cfs
Minor Flood
12 ft
2,650 cfs
Action Stage
9 ft
1,100 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flooding expands with numerous homes affected along Roxbury Drive, Rambo Court, and Mockingbird Road. Many mobile homes flood along Museum Circle. Several businesses will flood near the Flint River on Upper Riverdale Road and Arrowhead Boulevard. Flooding of Upper Riverdale Road will cut off access to Southern Regional Hospital. Several roads will flood including Upper Riverdale Road, Arrowhead Boulevard, Mockingbird Road, Museum Circle, Turner Road, Harbour Town and North Bridge Road.
18 ft
Major flooding continues with numerous homes affected along Roxbury Drive, Rambo Court, and Mockingbird Road. Many mobile homes flood along Museum Circle. Several businesses will flood near the Flint River near Upper Riverdale Road and Arrowhead Boulevard. Flooding of Upper Riverdale Road will cut off access to Southern Regional Hospital. Several roads will flood including Upper Riverdale Road, Arrowhead Boulevard, Mockingbird Road, Museum Circle, Turner Road, Harbour Town, and North Bridge Road.
16 ft
Major flooding begins. Several homes will flood along Roxbury Drive, Rambo Court, and Mockingbird Road. Mobile homes begin to flood along Museum Circle. Some businesses will flood near the Flint River on Upper Riverdale Road and Arrowhead Boulevard. Flooding of Upper Riverdale Road will cut off some access to Southern Regional Hospital. Several roads will flood including Upper Riverdale Road, Arrowhead Boulevard, Mockingbird Road, Museum Circle, Turner Road, Harbour Town, and North Bridge Road.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs of residential yards upstream of the gage betweenUpper Riverdale Road and Georgia Highway 138. Some roads begin to flood such as Upper Riverdale Road and Mockingbird Road. Flooding expands behind homes along the former Rivers Edge golf course.
12 ft
Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins. Flooding of some yards begins upstream of gage between Upper Riverdale Road and Highway 138.
9 ft
Bankfull Stage is reached. High water spreads out into the flood plain.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
13 cfs
Paddled from West McIntosh Road to Hwy 16, but would have gone further if there had been more water. Low water made the trip very unpleasant. The section was nearly impassable.
1020 cfs
Paddled from McIntosh Road near Brooks to Hwy 362 near Hollonville. No complaints about navigation problems.
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 4, 1994 | 23.6 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 23.6 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 18.9 ft | 11,591 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 18.9 ft | 11,591 cfs |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 18.82 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River near Lovejoy?
The Flint River near Lovejoy gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02344350) 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 Lovejoy?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River near Lovejoy is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Flint River near Lovejoy gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clayton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.4156°N, 84.3847°W. USGS site number: 02344350. 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.