Flint River at Ga 26, near Montezuma, GA
Is Flint River at Ga 26, near Montezuma, GA flooding right now?
Flint River at Ga 26, near Montezuma, GA measured 0.53 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 19.5 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.53 ft
Streamflow
898 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 34.11 ft on Fri, Jul 8, 1994.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 27.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 30.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 34.11 ft | 1994-07-08 |
| 27.4 ft | 1929-03-17 |
| 26.3 ft | 1929-03-01 |
| 26.1 ft | 1929-03-07 |
| 26.05 ft | 1990-03-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River at Montezuma, GA | 0.4 mi | Macon County |
| Turkey Creek at Byromville, GA | 10.6 mi | Dooly County |
| Lime Creek near Cobb, GA | 18.1 mi | Sumter County |
| Muckalee Creek near Americus, GA | 19.1 mi | Sumter County |
| Big Indian Creek at US 341, near Clinchfield, GA | 25.0 mi | Houston County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.