River stage
Montezuma, Flint River
- River level
- 3.42 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +2.13 ft
- Recent high
- 9.89 ft
- Recent low
- 0.28 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MNTG1
- 30-day change
- +2.60 ft
- Average
- 1.95 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.11 ft
In brief
The Flint River at Montezuma, GA read 3.42 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.58 ft below action stage. That is 2.60 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MNTG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.11 ft | 1994-07-08 |
| 2 | 27.40 ft | 1929-03-17 |
| 3 | 26.30 ft | 1929-03-01 |
| 4 | 26.10 ft | 1929-03-07 |
| 5 | 26.05 ft | 1990-03-20 |
| 6 | 26.00 ft | 1897-03-02 |
| 7 | 25.20 ft | 1948-11-30 |
| 8 | 25.00 ft | 1964-04-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Georges Landing parking lot starts to flood. Water passes top of boat ramp and bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26.
- 17.00 ft
Georges Landing parking lot is completely flooded out. Bankfull conditions expand further into the extensive flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. Some low lying areas of pasture lands begin to flood.
- 20.00 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and extensive flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. The access road to Georges Boat Landing is flooded.
- 23.00 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and extensive flood plain along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 26. The access road to Georges Boat Landing will be flooded at least 3 feet deep.
- 25.00 ft
Flooding of auto store at west end of Highway 26 and 49 occurs.
- 28.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Two businesses just west of Highway 49 bridge flood. In order to prevent rail road from flooding sandbags are required for a levee.
- 30.00 ft
Moderate flooding continues. Highway 49 begins to flood.
- 31.50 ft
Major flooding begins. The levee at Montezuma will prevent flood waters from entering the town. Any higher level will breech and flood the town.
- 32.00 ft
Major flooding expands. Church just east of Highway 49 Bridge floods. Town of Montezuma floods.
- 33.00 ft
Extensive flood event. Montezuma and Highway 49 bridge flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding at Montezuma?
No. The Flint River at Montezuma is at 3.42 ft, 7.58 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Montezuma?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 28 ft and major flooding 31 ft.
What is the highest the Flint River has been at Montezuma?
The highest crest on record is 34.11 ft, on 1994-07-08.
Is the Flint River high or low right now at Montezuma?
At 3.42 ft it is higher than 91% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MNTG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02349605). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.