Flint River at GA 26, near Montezuma water level

Name: Flint River at GA 26, near Montezuma water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Flint River, Georgia, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

0.90ft Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1,040 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 02:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Flint River at GA 26, near Montezuma reads 0.90 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.39 ft below the median of 1.29 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. It is 19.10 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.16 ft (−0.26 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.15 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.30 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 02:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.29 ft and 3.34 ft.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.29 ft0.39 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.05 ft – 6.26 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.16 ft−0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.29 ft – 3.34 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.29 ft – 9.89 ft
Highest on record: 34.11 ftJuly 8, 1994
Forecast peak: 0.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 02:00 PM

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 20.00 ft, still 19.10 ft away.

What happens at each level

34.11 ft: Flood of record. Extensive flooding occurs in downtown Montezuma to stores and businesses. Homes also flood.
33.00 ft: Extensive flood event. Montezuma and Highway 49 bridge flood.
32.00 ft: Major flooding expands. Church just east of Highway 49 Bridge floods. Town of Montezuma floods.
31.50 ft: Major flooding begins. The levee at Montezuma will prevent flood waters from entering the town. Any higher level will breech and flood the town.
30.00 ft: Moderate flooding continues. Highway 49 begins to flood.
28.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Two businesses just west of Highway 49 bridge flood. In order to prevent rail road from flooding sandbags are required for a levee.
25.00 ft: Flooding of auto store at west end of Highway 26 and 49 occurs.
23.00 ft: Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and extensive flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. The access road to Georges Boat Landing will be flooded at least 3 feet deep.
20.00 ft: Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and extensive flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. The access road to Georges Boat Landing is flooded.
17.00 ft: Georges Landing parking lot is completely flooded out. Bankfull conditions expand further into the extensive flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. Some low lying areas of pasture lands begin to flood.
11.00 ft: Georges Landing parking lot starts to flood. Water passes top of boat ramp and bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26.
0.90 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	34.11 ft	July 8, 1994
2	27.40 ft	March 17, 1929
3	26.30 ft	March 1, 1929
4	26.10 ft	March 7, 1929
5	26.05 ft	March 20, 1990
6	26.00 ft	March 2, 1897
7	25.20 ft	November 30, 1948
8	25.00 ft	January 20, 1925
9	25.00 ft	April 10, 1964
10	24.73 ft	March 6, 1971

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Flint River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flint River at GA 85, near Forest ParkRiver gauge, Flint River	−1.26 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	93 mi
Flint River near LovejoyRiver gauge, Flint River	1.27 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	80 mi
Flint River at Woolsey Road, near WoolseyRiver gauge, Flint River	38.62 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	76 mi
Flint River near GriffinRiver gauge, Flint River	2.25 ft	Low	−0.10 ft	69 mi
Flint River below Big Branch, near MolenaRiver gauge, Flint River	4.53 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	59 mi
Flint River near ThomastonRiver gauge, Flint River	2.71 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	44 mi
Flint River at US 19, near CarsonvilleRiver gauge, Flint River	1.44 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	32 mi
Flint River at GA 32, near OakfieldRiver gauge, Flint River	3.62 ft	Normal	+0.19 ft	39 mi
Flint River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Flint River	2.73 ft	Low	+0.08 ft	49 mi
Flint River at NewtonRiver gauge, Flint River	4.25 ft	Low	+0.55 ft	70 mi
Flint River at Riverview Plantation, near HopefulRiver gauge, Flint River	4.41 ft	Normal	−0.33 ft	84 mi
Flint River at BainbridgeRiver gauge, Flint River	18.40 ft	Normal	−0.23 ft	101 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Turkey Creek at ByromvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek	4.43 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	11 mi
Muckalee Creek near AmericusRiver gauge, Muckalee Creek	2.06 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	19 mi
Big Indian Creek at US 341, near ClinchfieldRiver gauge, Big Indian Creek	14.01 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	25 mi
Tucsawhatchee Creek near HawkinsvilleRiver gauge, Tucsawhatchee Creek	1.15 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	32 mi
Kinchafoonee Creek at PrestonRiver gauge, Kinchafoonee Creek	1.35 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	34 mi
Ocmulgee River at US 341, at HawkinsvilleRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	1.49 ft	Normal	−0.29 ft	34 mi
Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road, near ByronRiver gauge, Echeconnee Creek	6.00 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	34 mi
Ocmulgee River at GA 96, near BonaireRiver gauge, Ocmulgee River	1.97 ft	Low	−0.34 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Flint River at GA 26, near Montezuma compare with last year?

It is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.16 ft.

What is flood stage for the Flint River at GA 26, near Montezuma?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 19.10 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Flint River at GA 26, near Montezuma in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.29 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.05 ft and 6.26 ft, based on 24 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 GA 26, near Montezuma today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT, the water level was 0.90 ft. Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Flint River at GA 26, near Montezuma rising or falling?

Down 0.15 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.44 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Flint River at GA 26, near Montezuma normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02349605 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.29306, -84.04361 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	0.90 ft	2026-10-20 15:15	Provisional
Flow	1,040 cfs	2026-10-20 15:15	Provisional

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