Flint River near Griffin

Last updated: Jul 13, 2025, 4:12 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 33 - Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16, 9 or more feet higher than July 1994. The bridge on Highway 16 is completely overtopped. The USGS gage house located on the bridge will be submerged and data transmission loss will be likely.
  • 30 - Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16, higher than July 1994. The fire station will be innundated with several feet of water. Water reaches the road surface of the Highway 16 bridge and may cause damage to the structure. Wildcat Creek continues to flood a large section of West Ellis Road up to 13 feet deep. Significant flooding will continue along West Ellis Road and may impact up to a dozen homes.
  • 25 - Major flooding expands upstream and downstream from Georgia Highway 16, higher than July 1994. Flood waters continue to innundate the fire station and touch the bottom of the bridge. Officials may close the bridge. Portions of Highway 16 will also be flooded. Wildcat Creek continues to flood a large section of West Ellis Road up to 8 feet deep. The homes along Landing Way will experience significant flooding up to 10 feet.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 33.2442, -84.4292
RFC SERFC
State GA
WFO FFC
County Spalding
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02344500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 13.73 ft on 02-14-2025
2. 16.99 ft on 09-28-2024
3. 12.07 ft on 04-05-2024
4. 12.76 ft on 03-11-2024
5. 12.91 ft on 03-08-2024

Historic Crests

1. 24.22 ft on 07-06-1994
2. 18.00 ft on 12-26-2015
3. 18.00 ft on 11-27-1948
4. 17.90 ft on 03-14-1929
5. 17.46 ft on 07-12-2005

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88 STND
major Flooding 731.37 ft20.00 ft
moderate Flooding 728.37 ft17.00 ft
minor Flooding 723.37 ft12.00 ft
action 721.37 ft10.00 ft
Latest Value 714.33 ft2.96 ft
Gauge Zero 711.37 ft0.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Downstream view of the Flint River from the new Hwy 16 bridge where the gauge is located. Photo taken April 2025 at 3.47 feet stage height.

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 7 Day (NAEFS) 7 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 Hours.

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Peachtree City/Atlanta
4 Falcon Drive
Peachtree City, GA 30269
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