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Flint River (GA) at Albany
Critical Stages
16' - Action
26' - Flood
31' - Moderate
42' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 AM EST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.72 ft
Flow: 1.5 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/16 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 3.2 | 1.94 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 3.1 | 1.85 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 3.1 | 1.85 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 3.1 | 1.85 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 3.1 | 1.85 |
| 1 PM 12/19 | 3.1 | 1.85 |
| 7 PM 12/19 | 3.1 | 1.85 |
| 1 AM 12/20 | 3.1 | 1.85 |
| 7 AM 12/20 | 3.1 | 1.85 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM 12/16 | 2.71 | 1.49 |
| 12:15 AM 12/16 | 2.72 | 1.5 |
| 12:00 AM 12/16 | 2.72 | 1.5 |
| 11:45 PM 12/15 | 2.72 | 1.5 |
| 11:30 PM 12/15 | 2.72 | 1.5 |
| 11:15 PM 12/15 | 2.74 | 1.52 |
| 11:00 PM 12/15 | 2.74 | 1.52 |
| 10:45 PM 12/15 | 2.77 | 1.54 |
| 10:30 PM 12/15 | 2.8 | 1.57 |
| 10:15 PM 12/15 | 2.84 | 1.61 |
| 10:00 PM 12/15 | 2.91 | 1.67 |
| 9:45 PM 12/15 | 3.03 | 1.78 |
| 9:30 PM 12/15 | 3.18 | 1.92 |
| 9:15 PM 12/15 | 3.18 | 1.92 |
| 9:00 PM 12/15 | 3.19 | 1.93 |
| 8:45 PM 12/15 | 3.21 | 1.95 |
| 8:30 PM 12/15 | 3.22 | 1.96 |
| 8:15 PM 12/15 | 3.26 | 2 |
| 8:00 PM 12/15 | 3.33 | 2.07 |
| 7:45 PM 12/15 | 3.45 | 2.2 |
| 7:30 PM 12/15 | 3.6 | 2.36 |
| 7:15 PM 12/15 | 3.61 | 2.37 |
| 7:00 PM 12/15 | 3.63 | 2.4 |
| 6:45 PM 12/15 | 3.66 | 2.43 |
| 6:30 PM 12/15 | 3.73 | 2.51 |
| 6:15 PM 12/15 | 3.84 | 2.63 |
| 6:00 PM 12/15 | 3.97 | 2.78 |
| 5:45 PM 12/15 | 3.97 | 2.78 |
| 5:30 PM 12/15 | 3.98 | 2.8 |
| 5:15 PM 12/15 | 3.98 | 2.8 |
47.5' -
Western approach to Broad Avenue bridge begins to flood.
44.6' -
Approaches to Liberty Expressway bridge begin to flood.
44.5' -
Eastern approach to Broad Avenue bridge begins to flood.
44' -
Water is at the top of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad bridge.
42' -
Major flooding begins. Water is at the top of the Georgia Northern Railroad and reach the gage site.
39' -
Flood water will reach the floor of the sewage plant and nearby houses. Radium Springs Road begins to flood.
37' -
Ragsdale area will be inundated with flood waters. Above this level, Albany College and houses along Hazard Drive will begin to flood.
36.7' -
Approaches to East Oglethorpe bridge begins to flood.
31' -
Moderate flooding begins. Highland Avenue and some cottages at Lovers Lane Road at Lake Chehaw will see some flooding.
30.9' -
Approaches to Oakridge Drive bridge begin to flood.
29' -
Flooding will begin in the lowest elevations along Third Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Front Street.
26' -
Minor flooding begins.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jul 11, 1994 | 43 |
| Apr 21, 1925 | 37.84 |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 36.92 |
| Mar 7, 1966 | 34.7 |
| Mar 20, 1929 | 34.4 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | 33.76 |
| Mar 10, 1929 | 33.2 |
| Mar 25, 1897 | 32.4 |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 32.33 |
| Jan 2, 2016 | 32.17 |
| Apr 4, 2009 | 31.66 |
| Jan 22, 1943 | 31.6 |
| Dec 4, 1948 | 31.5 |
| Mar 5, 1929 | 31.5 |
| Mar 26, 1944 | 31.2 |
| Dec 31, 1964 | 31.104 |
| Mar 9, 1971 | 31 |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 30.93 |
| Apr 7, 1960 | 30.8 |
| Apr 2, 1970 | 30.7 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
