Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Flood damage may begin to occur at the wastewater tretment plant. Flood waters will be nearing the waste water tanks.
19.8 ft
The record flood of September 12, 1986 is reached. Flooding begins to damage about 5 homes and several mobile homes. Water reaches window level of one of the homes near the confluence of the north and south branches of the Cass River.
15 ft
Cropland damage begins to occur during growing season.
14 ft
Damaging flooding begins to occur at several homes.
13 ft
A house about 150 feet from the river begins to flood.
12 ft
Three homes and one mobile home near the fork of the north and south branch of the Cass River are affected mainly with yard flooding.
7 ft
Minor overflow begins on the south side of the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1986 | 19.82 ft | 12,500 cfs |
| Feb 21, 1997 | 15.81 ft | 8,450 cfs |
| Mar 19, 1948 | 15.8 ft | 8,460 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cass River near Cass City?
The Cass River near Cass City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04150500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cass River near Cass City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cass River near Cass City is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cass River rises?
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Where is the Cass River near Cass City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tuscola County, Michigan at coordinates 43.5842°N, 83.1761°W. USGS site number: 04150500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.