Flint River near Lovejoy, GA
Is Flint River near Lovejoy, GA flooding right now?
Flint River near Lovejoy, GA measured 1.27 ft on 2026-11-11 12:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.27 ft
Streamflow
27 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.6 ft on Tue, Jul 5, 1994.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.6 ft | 1994-07-05 |
| 18.9 ft | 2005-07-12 |
| 18.82 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 17.78 ft | 1995-10-05 |
| 17.76 ft | 1990-03-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flint River at Woolsey Road, near Woolsey, GA | 3.9 mi | Fayette County |
| Whitewater Creek at Sherwood Rd, near Fayetteville, GA | 6.2 mi | Fayette County |
| Lake Horton Tailrace near Fayetteville, GA | 7.0 mi | Fayette County |
| Camp Creek at Helmer Road, near Fayetteville, GA | 8.1 mi | Fayette County |
| Whitewater Creek at Eastin Rd, near Fayetteville, GA | 8.7 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.