Flint River near Lovejoy, GA
Is Flint River near Lovejoy, GA flooding right now?
No — Flint River near Lovejoy, GA is at 3.72 ft, 8.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 50 min ago.
Gauge height
3.72 ft
Streamflow
234 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 | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 12.3 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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