River stage
Carsonville, Flint River
- River level
- 3.45 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.10 ft
- Recent high
- 9.44 ft
- Recent low
- 0.99 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CLUG1
- 30-day change
- +2.07 ft
- Average
- 2.22 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 45.73 ft
In brief
The Flint River at Carsonville, GA read 3.45 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.55 ft below action stage. That is 2.07 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CLUG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45.73 ft | 1994-07-06 |
| 2 | 38.40 ft | 1929-03-15 |
| 3 | 38.00 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 4 | 34.70 ft | 1948-11-28 |
| 5 | 34.43 ft | 2023-03-28 |
| 6 | 34.39 ft | 1971-03-03 |
| 7 | 34.36 ft | 1964-04-08 |
| 8 | 33.30 ft | 1916-07-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the river in the woodlands and low lying areas of fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The water level will reach the top of a boat ramp by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river.
- 20.00 ft
Minor flooding continues along the river in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will cover the boat ramp up to two feet deep and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river.
- 22.00 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep over the top of the boat ramp and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river.
- 24.00 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 19. The flood waters will be up to 6 feet deep over the top of the boat ramp and cover a portion of the access road by the bridge on the Taylor County side of the river.
- 25.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Access Road to boat ramp and parking lot to boat ramp flood. In addition...flooding of most of the land at the bend of the river upstream develops.
- 45.70 ft
The record crest was 45.7 feet on July 6...1994. This was a 100 year peak crest. This event was caused by Tropical Storm Alberto which dropped 13 to 15 inches in the headwaters of the Flint River. The Culloden was washed away by the flood wave which resulted.
- 47.00 ft
Major flooding begins. Highway 19 starts to flood and will need to be closed.
- 49.00 ft
Major flooding continues. Highway 19 Bridge flooded and will need to be closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding at Carsonville?
No. The Flint River at Carsonville is at 3.45 ft, 13.55 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Carsonville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 47 ft.
What is the highest the Flint River has been at Carsonville?
The highest crest on record is 45.73 ft, on 1994-07-06.
Is the Flint River high or low right now at Carsonville?
At 3.45 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CLUG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02347500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.