Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,000 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.42 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 2,236 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is sourced by several small tributaries and is regulated by the Lake Blackshear Dam. The river experiences seasonal changes in flow, with low flow in summer and high flow in winter. The water quality of the Flint River is essential to its ecosystem, providing habitat for many aquatic species. One unique feature of the river is the presence of shoal bass, a popular sportfish, which can only be found in a few rivers in the southeastern United States. The Flint River at Newton, GA streamgauge is essential for monitoring and managing the hydrology of the Flint River and its ecosystem.
| Elevation | 167.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 4.42 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2000.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Temperature, water, degC | 104.0 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 67% |
| Year Over Year Average | 3,020 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 58,200 cfs |