Flint River below Big Branch, near Molena, GA
Is Flint River below Big Branch, near Molena, GA flooding right now?
Flint River below Big Branch, near Molena, GA measured 4.50 ft on 2026-11-11 13:00:00 UTC. That observation was 23.5 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.50 ft
Streamflow
111 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 38 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.22 ft on Sat, Dec 26, 2015.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 23.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 28.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 38 ft | 33.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.22 ft | 2015-12-26 |
| 31.84 ft | 2005-07-13 |
| 28.64 ft | 2019-04-21 |
| 28.38 ft | 2023-03-28 |
| 28.14 ft | 2024-09-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River near Griffin, GA | 14.7 mi | Spalding County |
| Flint River near Thomaston, GA | 15.6 mi | Upson County |
| Shoal Creek at Shoal Creek Road, near Griffin, GA | 17.3 mi | Spalding County |
| Line Creek near Senoia, GA | 18.7 mi | Coweta County |
| Whitewater Creek Ds Starrs Mill Dam Fayetteville, GA | 19.4 mi | Fayette 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.