Rivers in Georgia
Flint River (GA) at Newton (SR 37)
Below flood stage
4.21ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 6:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 24.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 4.00 ftWed, Sep 23, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 45.25 ft1994
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 41.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 31.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 24.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 40.00 ftWater will be several feet deep across the old downtown area of Newton. Homes east of Church Street are vulnerable to flooding at this level.
- 36.00 ftWater will be up to 1 foot deep inside the courthouse.
- 35.00 ftWater will reach the entrance to the Courthouse.
- 33.00 ftHouses directly behind the courthouse will begin to flood.
- 32.00 ftWater up to 2 feet deep will surround the courthouse in Newton and the adjacent old downtown area.
- 31.00 ftWater will limit access to the old downtown area of Newton. Several road closures are necessary east of Pine Street. Two homes across from the courthouse will be surrounded by water.
- 30.00 ftWater will begin to flood several roads in the old downtown area of Newton on the west bank of the Flint River. Roads flooded include Main Street, Sunset Avenue, and Broad Avenue near the courthouse. These roads are also known as Old 91, Old 200, and Old 37, respectively.
- 28.00 ftIn Newton, Water Street at Washington Avenue begin to flood. Water approaches Riverside Drive.
- 24.00 ftMinor lowland flooding begins.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
32 crests on NOAA’s list since 1925.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 13, 1994 | 45.25 ft |
| 2 | January 21, 1925 | 41.30 ft |
| 3 | March 12, 1998 | 36.44 ft |
| 4 | March 9, 1966 | 34.90 ft |
| 5 | January 3, 2016 | 32.54 ft |
| 6 | March 8, 2020 | 32.07 ft |
| 7 | April 5, 2009 | 32.05 ft |
| 8 | March 28, 1944 | 31.70 ft |
| 9 | April 8, 1960 | 30.90 ft |
| 10 | March 11, 1971 | 30.30 ft |
| 11 | April 15, 1964 | 30.20 ft |
| 12 | March 27, 1943 | 29.60 ft |
| 13 | March 22, 1975 | 28.90 ft |
| 14 | March 25, 1990 | 28.81 ft |
| 15 | April 4, 1970 | 28.80 ft |
| 16 | March 4, 1961 | 27.70 ft |
| 17 | February 27, 2020 | 26.80 ft |
| 18 | March 20, 1942 | 26.80 ft |
| 19 | February 2, 1978 | 26.60 ft |
| 20 | March 15, 2024 | 26.38 ft |
| 21 | March 7, 1939 | 25.70 ft |
| 22 | May 10, 1953 | 25.70 ft |
| 23 | April 15, 1938 | 25.60 ft |
| 24 | March 3, 1979 | 25.30 ft |
| 25 | January 2, 1965 | 25.10 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 15, 2024: 26.38 ft
- February 19, 2024: 23.61 ft
- March 8, 2020: 32.07 ft
- February 27, 2020: 26.80 ft
- December 5, 2018: 20.06 ft
- January 24, 2017: 18.07 ft
- April 8, 2016: 20.30 ft
- January 3, 2016: 32.54 ft
- February 3, 2010: 24.96 ft
- April 5, 2009: 32.05 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.