Cass River at Frankenmuth
Saginaw County, Michigan
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Water will likely begin making its way around the levee and into downtown Frankenmuth.
- 23 ft
Softball fields and picnic areas by Bavarian Inn Resort will be under about 3 feet of water.
- 22.5 ft
At least three houses, by Dixie Highway and Knott Road in Bridgeport Township, become surrounded by water. Water flows on both sides of the Cass River bridge on Dixie Highway.
- 22 ft
Water floods driveways of several houses on Curtis Road near Frankenmuth.
- 21.5 ft
Water reaches Curtis Road and Dixie Highway by Green Acres Golf Course between Bridgeport and Frankenmuth. Widespread flooding of adjacent lowlands and agricutlural lands worsens.
- 20 ft
The recreation park by the Bavarian Inn Resort in Frankenmuth floods.
- 19.5 ft
Some backyards on Curtis Road near Frankenmuth flood.
- 19 ft
Flooding begins on Green Acres Golf Course located on the Bridgeport and Frankenmuth Township border.
- 17 ft
The river begins to overflow its banks in places, flooding adjacent low lands.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1986 | 27.52 ft | 22,200 cfs |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 23.6 ft | 14,800 cfs |
| Mar 2, 1968 | 23.37 ft | — |
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