River stage
Newton, Flint River
- River level
- 5.53 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 10.97 ft
- Recent low
- 3.48 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NEWG1
- 30-day change
- +1.60 ft
- Average
- 5.19 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 45.25 ft
In brief
The Flint River at Newton, GA read 5.53 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.47 ft below action stage. That is 1.60 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NEWG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45.25 ft | 1994-07-13 |
| 2 | 41.30 ft | 1925-01-21 |
| 3 | 36.44 ft | 1998-03-12 |
| 4 | 34.90 ft | 1966-03-09 |
| 5 | 32.54 ft | 2016-01-03 |
| 6 | 32.07 ft | 2020-03-08 |
| 7 | 32.05 ft | 2009-04-05 |
| 8 | 31.70 ft | 1944-03-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 28.00 ft
In Newton, Water Street at Washington Avenue begin to flood. Water approaches Riverside Drive.
- 30.00 ft
Water will begin to flood several roads in the old downtown area of Newton on the west bank of the Flint River. Roads flooded include Main Street, Sunset Avenue, and Broad Avenue near the courthouse. These roads are also known as Old 91, Old 200, and Old 37, respectively.
- 31.00 ft
Water will limit access to the old downtown area of Newton. Several road closures are necessary east of Pine Street. Two homes across from the courthouse will be surrounded by water.
- 32.00 ft
Water up to 2 feet deep will surround the courthouse in Newton and the adjacent old downtown area.
- 33.00 ft
Houses directly behind the courthouse will begin to flood.
- 35.00 ft
Water will reach the entrance to the Courthouse.
- 36.00 ft
Water will be up to 1 foot deep inside the courthouse.
- 40.00 ft
Water will be several feet deep across the old downtown area of Newton. Homes east of Church Street are vulnerable to flooding at this level.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding at Newton?
No. The Flint River at Newton is at 5.53 ft, 14.47 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Newton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 41 ft.
What is the highest the Flint River has been at Newton?
The highest crest on record is 45.25 ft, on 1994-07-13.
Is the Flint River high or low right now at Newton?
At 5.53 ft it is higher than 75% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NEWG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02353000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.