Flint River at Newton water level

Name: Flint River at Newton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Flint River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.60ft Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 2,150 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.60 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:23 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Flint River at Newton reads 4.60 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.52 ft below the median of 5.12 ft for mid-October, based on 56 years of readings. It is 19.40 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.05 ft (+0.55 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.60 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.49 ft and 6.39 ft.

Compared with 56 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.12 ft0.52 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.40 ft – 8.07 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (56 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.05 ft+0.55 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.49 ft – 6.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.49 ft – 10.94 ft
Highest on record: 45.25 ftJuly 13, 1994
Forecast peak: 5.60 ftWednesday, October 21 at 02:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 24.00 ft, still 19.40 ft away.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft: Water 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 ft: Water will be up to 1 foot deep inside the courthouse.
35.00 ft: Water will reach the entrance to the Courthouse.
33.00 ft: Houses directly behind the courthouse will begin to flood.
32.00 ft: Water up to 2 feet deep will surround the courthouse in Newton and the adjacent old downtown area.
31.00 ft: Water 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 ft: Water 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 ft: In Newton, Water Street at Washington Avenue begin to flood. Water approaches Riverside Drive.
24.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding begins.
4.60 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	45.25 ft	July 13, 1994
2	41.30 ft	January 21, 1925
3	36.44 ft	March 12, 1998
4	34.90 ft	March 9, 1966
5	32.54 ft	January 3, 2016
6	32.07 ft	March 8, 2020
7	32.05 ft	April 5, 2009
8	31.70 ft	March 28, 1944
9	30.90 ft	April 8, 1960
10	30.30 ft	March 11, 1971

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 67° 51° – Wind 16 mph

19 Mon 70° 50° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 76° 50° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 77° 54° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 79° 55° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 79° 56° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 77° 52° – Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 07:02 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Flint River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flint River near LovejoyRiver gauge, Flint River	1.30 ft	Very low	−0.09 ft	146 mi
Flint River at Woolsey Road, near WoolseyRiver gauge, Flint River	38.65 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	142 mi
Flint River near GriffinRiver gauge, Flint River	2.34 ft	Low	−0.12 ft	134 mi
Flint River below Big Branch, near MolenaRiver gauge, Flint River	4.60 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	121 mi
Flint River near ThomastonRiver gauge, Flint River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	106 mi
Flint River at US 19, near CarsonvilleRiver gauge, Flint River	1.55 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	98 mi
Flint River at GA 26, near MontezumaRiver gauge, Flint River	1.13 ft	Normal	−0.30 ft	70 mi
Flint River at GA 32, near OakfieldRiver gauge, Flint River	3.03 ft	Normal	−0.61 ft	34 mi
Flint River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Flint River	3.77 ft	Normal	−0.22 ft	23 mi
Flint River at Riverview Plantation, near HopefulRiver gauge, Flint River	5.17 ft	Normal	−0.25 ft	14 mi
Flint River at BainbridgeRiver gauge, Flint River	18.78 ft	Normal	−0.15 ft	31 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Ichawaynochaway Creek near ElmodelRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek	4.49 ft	Normal	−0.15 ft	9 mi
Chickasawhatchee Creek at ElmodelRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek	0.44 ft	Normal	−0.14 ft	9 mi
Ichawaynochaway Creek below NewtonRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek	3.10 ft	Normal	−0.17 ft	10 mi
Spring Creek near LearyRiver gauge, Spring Creek	1.77 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	13 mi
Ichawaynochaway Creek at MilfordRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek	1.21 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	13 mi
Chickasawhatchee Creek near AlbanyRiver gauge, Chickasawhatchee Creek	2.03 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	21 mi
Ichawaynochaway Creek at GA 37, near MorganRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek	7.14 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	21 mi
Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27 near ColquittRiver gauge, Spring Creek Approx .25 Mi Us Us27	4.54 ft	High	−0.34 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Flint River at Newton compare with last year?

It is 0.55 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.05 ft.

What is flood stage for the Flint River at Newton?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 19.40 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Flint River at Newton in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.12 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.40 ft and 8.07 ft, based on 56 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Flint River at Newton today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM EDT, the water level was 4.60 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Flint River at Newton rising or falling?

Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Flint River at Newton normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 56 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02353000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.30694, -84.33889 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	4.60 ft	2026-10-19 06:45	Provisional
Flow	2,150 cfs	2026-10-19 06:45	Provisional

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