Flint River near Thomaston
Upson County, Georgia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19 ft
Major flooding continues upstream and downstream of the gage on the Georgia Highway 36 bridge. Access to homes along the right bank of the river are cut off and buildings are inundated with several feet of water. Water touches the bottom of the bridge support on the left bank.
- 15 ft
Major flooding occurs upstream and downstream of the gage on the Georgia Highway 36 bridge. Floodwater cuts off access to some houses on the right bank of the river, upstream of the gage. Several buildings are inundated with 1 to 3 feet of water.
- 13 ft
Moderate flooding occurs upstream and downstream of the gage on the Georgia Highway 36 bridge. Floodwaters approach foundation of a house on the right bank upstream of the gage.
- 11 ft
Minor flooding occurs of the natural floodplain upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 36.
- 9 ft
Bankful conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 36.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 1994 | 21.83 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Nov 27, 1948 | 19.3 ft | 39,000 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1902 | 19.3 ft | 39,000 cfs |
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