Crisp County Power Commission Issues Updated River Level Report
And, an update to the Flint River at Albany
CORDELE, GA – Some good news is the Montezuma gauge shows the peak occurred this morning at 22.22 feet (49,000 CFS) which is earlier and lower than forecast.
The Flint River level at the Montezuma gauge is currently 22.05 feet (47,800 CFS) and is declining.
The current graphic from the National Weather Service is shown below:
The water level in Lake Blackshear is currently 230.62 feet msl (6.4 feet below normal full pool).
We anticipate the level will begin to rise as increasing flows reach the lake.
Peak Flows should be passing through Lake Blackshear Friday evening.
It is possible the lake will go slightly above normal full pool especially North of the US Highway 280 Bridge.
At this point we do not anticipate any serious flooding issues on the Lake but we will continue to monitor the situation and make periodic updates.
Residents are urged to use caution around waters which will be flowing swifter than normal.
For further information you can contact the Crisp County Power Commission at: 229.273.3811
Or visit our website at www.crispcountypower.com
Meanwhile, a flood warning continues for the Flint River at Albany as minor flooding is forecast over the weekend.
As of Thursday afternoon, the level of the Flint River at Albany was 11.19 feet msl after falling from 13.27 feet msl Wednesday afternoon.
The Flint River at Albany is forecast to reach 27.7 feet msl Saturday morning then fall below flood stage Saturday evening.
At 29.0 feet msl, flooding will begin in the lowest elevations of Third Avenue, Highland Avenue, and Front Street.
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