Total streamflow across the
Flint River
was last observed at
26,963
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
53,479
acre-ft of water today; about 48%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
56,441 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-01-03 when daily discharge volume was observed at
354,281 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Flint River At Bainbridge
reporting a streamflow rate of 6,060 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Flint River, with a gauge stage of
19.35 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 12 different streamgauging stations along the Flint River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 778 ft, the
Flint River Near Lovejoy.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-25 |
Discharge Volume | 53,479 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
26,962.5 cfs
-3572.6 cfs (-11.7%) |
Percent of Normal | 47.77% |
Maximum |
354,281.0 cfs
2016-01-03 |
Seasonal Avg | 56,441 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flint River Near Lovejoy
USGS 02344350 |
73 cfs | 2.26 ft | -2.16 | |||||
Flint River Near Otisville
USGS 04147500 |
166 cfs | 3.15 ft | 0.61 | |||||
Flint River Near Griffin
USGS 02344500 |
116 cfs | 3.38 ft | -2.52 | |||||
Flint River Near Flint
USGS 04148500 |
301 cfs | 3.7 ft | 1.01 | |||||
Flint River At Brownsboro
USGS 03575100 |
197 cfs | 7.51 ft | -5.74 | |||||
Flint River Near Culloden
USGS 02347500 |
1080 cfs | 3.05 ft | -6.09 | |||||
Flint River At Ga 26
USGS 02349605 |
2410 cfs | 3.96 ft | -4.74 | |||||
Flint River At Albany
USGS 02352500 |
3690 cfs | 4.36 ft | -20.65 | |||||
Flint River At Ga 32
USGS 02350512 |
2880 cfs | 4.74 ft | -11.66 | |||||
Flint River At Newton
USGS 02353000 |
4440 cfs | 6.78 ft | -17.16 | |||||
Flint River At Riverview Plantation Nr Hopeful
USGS 02355662 |
5550 cfs | 7.35 ft | -5.61 | |||||
Flint River At Bainbridge
USGS 02356000 |
6060 cfs | 19.35 ft | -11.4 |
The Flint River (Hanover, Jamaica) is a river of Jamaica.