Flint River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Flint River is flowing at 1,860 cfs at Bainbridge, GA — 80% of normal for the date and up 7% in 24 hours. 12 of 12 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 17 to 1,860 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Flint River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Bainbridge, the Flint River is running 1,860 cfs — 80% of normal, up 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 9 of 12 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Flint (+239%) and Otisville (+29%).
Highest against normal: Flint at 259%. Lowest: Culloden at 36%.
How the Flint River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Lovejoy778 ft 17 cfs57%
- Otisville728 ft 99 cfs102%
- Griffin717 ft 20 cfs47%
- Flint684 ft 441 cfs259%
- Brownsboro677 ft 119 cfs81%
- Culloden367 ft 103 cfs36%
- Ga 26266 ft 813 cfs84%
- Albany203 ft 1,440 cfs83%
- Ga 32194 ft 1,160 cfs94%
- Newton167 ft 1,550 cfs77%
- Riverview Plantation Near Hopeful120 ft 1,810 cfs72%
- Bainbridge106 ft 1,860 cfs80%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Flint River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Flint River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Flint River Near Lovejoy GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02344350 |
17 cfs | 57% | 0% | 1.04 ft | 11.0 ft below | 778 ft |
|
Flint River Near Otisville MI
Oct 2, 2:45 AM · USGS 04147500 |
99 cfs | 102% | +29% | 2.72 ft | · | 728 ft |
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Flint River Near Griffin GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02344500 |
20 cfs | 47% | -2% | 1.76 ft | 10.2 ft below | 717 ft |
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Flint River Near Flint MI
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 04148500 |
441 cfs | 259% | +239% | 4.20 ft | 8.8 ft below | 684 ft |
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Flint River At Brownsboro AL
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 03575100 |
119 cfs | 81% | 0% | 7.20 ft | 9.8 ft below | 677 ft |
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Flint River Near Culloden GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02347500 |
103 cfs | 36% | -6% | 0.99 ft | 17.0 ft below | 367 ft |
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Flint River At Ga 26 GA
Oct 2, 3:15 AM · USGS 02349605 |
813 cfs | 84% | -2% | 0.30 ft | 19.7 ft below | 266 ft |
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Flint River At Albany GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02352500 |
1,440 cfs | 83% | +23% | 2.35 ft | 23.7 ft below | 203 ft |
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Flint River At Ga 32 GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02350512 |
1,160 cfs | 94% | 0% | 3.07 ft | · | 194 ft |
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Flint River At Newton GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02353000 |
1,550 cfs | 77% | -7% | 3.86 ft | 20.1 ft below | 167 ft |
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Flint River At Riverview Plantation Near Hopeful GA
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 02355662 |
1,810 cfs | 72% | -5% | 3.64 ft | 26.4 ft below | 120 ft |
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Flint River At Bainbridge GA
Oct 2, 3:45 AM · USGS 02356000 |
1,860 cfs | 80% | +7% | 18.87 ft | 6.1 ft below | 106 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Flint River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Flint River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Flint River
The Flint River is a 344-mile-long river in Georgia, USA. It has a rich history, having been an important water source for Native Americans and later for European settlers. The river flows through the cities of Albany and Macon before ultimately emptying into the Chattahoochee River. The hydrology of the Flint River is largely affected by droughts, which have caused water shortages in the past. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Lake Blackshear Dam and the Flint River Dam. These serve to regulate the flow of water and provide hydroelectric power. The Flint River is also used for irrigation and recreation, with activities such as fishing and kayaking being popular among locals and tourists.
Fishing near the Flint River
About the Flint River
How is the Flint River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Flint River is flowing at 1,860 cfs at Bainbridge, GA, about 80% of normal for the date. Across its 12 USGS gauges, current flows range from 17 to 1,860 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Flint River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Flint River is at 81% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Flint River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Lovejoy (12.0 ft), Griffin (12.0 ft), Flint (13.0 ft), Brownsboro (17.0 ft), Culloden (18.0 ft), Ga 26 (20.0 ft), Albany (26.0 ft), Newton (24.0 ft), Riverview Plantation Near Hopeful (30.0 ft), Bainbridge (25.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.