FLINT RIVER AT NEWTON, GA
Is FLINT RIVER AT NEWTON, GA flooding right now?
No — FLINT RIVER AT NEWTON, GA is at 5.69 ft, 18.3 ft below its 24 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
5.69 ft
Streamflow
3,200 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 41 ft. The highest crest on record was 45.25 ft on Wed, Jul 13, 1994.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 14.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 18.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 31 ft | 25.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 41 ft | 35.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 45.25 ft | 1994-07-13 |
| 41.3 ft | 1925-01-21 |
| 36.44 ft | 1998-03-12 |
| 34.9 ft | 1966-03-09 |
| 32.54 ft | 2016-01-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| ICHAWAYNOCHAWAY CREEK NEAR ELMODEL, GA | 8.9 mi | Baker County |
| CHICKASAWHATCHEE CREEK AT ELMODEL, GA | 9.0 mi | Baker County |
| ICHAWAYNOCHAWAY CREEK BELOW NEWTON, GA | 9.9 mi | Baker County |
| SPRING CREEK NEAR LEARY, GA | 12.7 mi | Calhoun County |
| ICHAWAYNOCHAWAY CREEK AT MILFORD, GA | 13.3 mi | Baker 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.