Flint River near Lovejoy water level

Name: Flint River near Lovejoy water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Flint River, Georgia, United States

Directions

Very low for mid-October

Water level

1.29ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 27.7 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 1.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:23 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Flint River near Lovejoy is running far below normal at 1.29 ft.

That puts it 0.55 ft below the median of 1.84 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 10.71 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.23 ft (+0.06 ft).

It has dropped 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.04 ft and 7.56 ft.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.84 ft0.55 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.31 ft – 3.62 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.23 ft+0.06 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.04 ft – 7.56 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.04 ft – 7.56 ft
Highest on record: 23.60 ftJuly 5, 1994
Forecast peak: 1.40 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Flint River near Lovejoy

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 10.71 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Major flooding expands with numerous homes affected along Roxbury Drive, Rambo Court, and Mockingbird Road. Many mobile homes flood along Museum Circle. Several businesses will flood near the Flint River on Upper Riverdale Road and Arrowhead Boulevard. Flooding of Upper Riverdale Road will cut off access to Southern Regional Hospital. Several roads will flood including Upper Riverdale Road, Arrowhead Boulevard, Mockingbird Road, Museum Circle, Turner Road, Harbour Town and North Bridge Road.
18.00 ft: Major flooding continues with numerous homes affected along Roxbury Drive, Rambo Court, and Mockingbird Road. Many mobile homes flood along Museum Circle. Several businesses will flood near the Flint River near Upper Riverdale Road and Arrowhead Boulevard. Flooding of Upper Riverdale Road will cut off access to Southern Regional Hospital. Several roads will flood including Upper Riverdale Road, Arrowhead Boulevard, Mockingbird Road, Museum Circle, Turner Road, Harbour Town, and North Bridge Road.
16.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Several homes will flood along Roxbury Drive, Rambo Court, and Mockingbird Road. Mobile homes begin to flood along Museum Circle. Some businesses will flood near the Flint River on Upper Riverdale Road and Arrowhead Boulevard. Flooding of Upper Riverdale Road will cut off some access to Southern Regional Hospital. Several roads will flood including Upper Riverdale Road, Arrowhead Boulevard, Mockingbird Road, Museum Circle, Turner Road, Harbour Town, and North Bridge Road.
14.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs of residential yards upstream of the gage betweenUpper Riverdale Road and Georgia Highway 138. Some roads begin to flood such as Upper Riverdale Road and Mockingbird Road. Flooding expands behind homes along the former Rivers Edge golf course.
12.00 ft: Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins. Flooding of some yards begins upstream of gage between Upper Riverdale Road and Highway 138.
9.00 ft: Bankfull Stage is reached. High water spreads out into the flood plain.
1.29 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: 10 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.60 ft	July 5, 1994
2	18.90 ft	July 12, 2005
3	18.82 ft	September 27, 2024
4	17.78 ft	October 5, 1995
5	17.76 ft	March 17, 1990
6	17.14 ft	March 9, 1998
7	16.94 ft	December 25, 2015
8	16.85 ft	March 1, 1997
9	16.46 ft	February 11, 1995
10	16.37 ft	September 17, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 59%

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	−1.24 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	13 mi
Flint River at Woolsey Road, near WoolseyRiver gauge, Flint River	38.64 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	3.9 mi
Flint River near GriffinRiver gauge, Flint River	2.33 ft	Low	−0.10 ft	12 mi
Flint River below Big Branch, near MolenaRiver gauge, Flint River	4.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	27 mi
Flint River near ThomastonRiver gauge, Flint River	2.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	40 mi
Flint River at US 19, near CarsonvilleRiver gauge, Flint River	1.52 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	49 mi
Flint River at GA 26, near MontezumaRiver gauge, Flint River	1.09 ft	Normal	−0.27 ft	80 mi
Flint River at GA 32, near OakfieldRiver gauge, Flint River	3.29 ft	Normal	+0.17 ft	119 mi
Flint River at AlbanyRiver gauge, Flint River	2.75 ft	Normal	+0.09 ft	127 mi
Flint River at NewtonRiver gauge, Flint River	4.14 ft	Low	−1.20 ft	146 mi
Flint River at BrownsboroRiver gauge, Flint River	7.23 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	150 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lake Horton Headwater near FayettevilleLake, Lake Horton Headwater	775.21 ft	Flooding	−0.09 ft	7 mi
Lake Horton Tailrace near FayettevilleRiver gauge, Lake Horton Tailrace	746.59 ft	High	±0	7 mi
Pates Creek near FlippenRiver gauge, Pates Creek	1.28 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	10 mi
Line Creek near SenoiaRiver gauge, Line Creek	1.32 ft	Normal	±0	10 mi
Shoal Creek at Shoal Creek Road, near GriffinRiver gauge, Shoal Creek	0.66 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Flat Creek Ds of Lake at Peachtree CityRiver gauge, Flat Creek Ds of Lake	1.70 ft	Very low	+0.09 ft	11 mi
Lake Peachtree Headwater at Peachtree CityLake, Lake Peachtree Headwater	784.41 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	11 mi
Lake Kedron near Peachtree CityLake, Lake Kedron	834.27 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Flint River near Lovejoy compare with last year?

It is 0.06 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.23 ft.

What is flood stage for the Flint River near Lovejoy?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.71 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Flint River near Lovejoy in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.31 ft and 3.62 ft, based on 26 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 near Lovejoy today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 AM EDT, the water level was 1.29 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Flint River near Lovejoy rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.68 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Flint River near Lovejoy normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:02344350 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.41556, -84.38472 (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	1.29 ft	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional
Flow	27.7 cfs	2026-10-19 11:45	Provisional

Download

Embed this gauge

Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.

<iframe src="https://nivelmap.com/embed/9251?lang=en" width="360" height="230" style="border:0;max-width:100%" loading="lazy" title="Flint River near Lovejoy water level"></iframe>

How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Flint River near Lovejoy (usgs:02344350). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/flint-river-near-lovejoy

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer