Major Flood
17 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Several homes need to be evacuated in the Riverview subdivision of Flint Township. North Dort Highway (M-54) will likely be closed at the Flint River bridge.
15 ft
Some homes may need to be evacuated in Riverview subdivision with several others surrounded by water. Several houses on Dutch Mill Drive in Flushing will be flooded. Riverbank Park in downtown Flint will almost be completely submerged.
14 ft
Some homes in Flint Township experience minor flooding. Some buildings in Burton, along Thread Creek near where it enters the Flint River, sustain extensive basement damage.
13 ft
Some basements and backyards along and near the river begin to flood. Water affects some roads along the river and its tributaries.
11 ft
Lowlands begin to flood with little damage occurring. Water in Swartz and Thread Creek may back up and cause local flooding near where they enter the Flint 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 5, 1985 | 16.95 ft | 11,400 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1947 | 16.35 ft | 14,900 cfs |
| Feb 10, 2001 | 15.9 ft | 10,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Flint River at Flint?
The Flint River at Flint gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04148500) 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 Flint River at Flint?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Flint River at Flint is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Flint River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Flint River at Flint to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Flint River at Flint gauge located?
The gauge is located in Genesee County, Michigan at coordinates 43.0389°N, 83.7717°W. USGS site number: 04148500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Stage may be affected by ice.
- 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.