Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
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.
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 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River near Thomaston?
The Flint River near Thomaston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02346180) 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 Thomaston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River near Thomaston is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flint River rises?
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Where is the Flint River near Thomaston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Upson County, Georgia at coordinates 32.8388°N, 84.4244°W. USGS site number: 02346180. 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
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.