Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.85 ft
The record flood of september 9, 1985 is reached
10 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Davison Road bridge and will begin to dam up against it. Flooding of some homes occurs just upstream of the Lippincott Blvd bridge.
8 ft
Flooding occurs in low lying areas along the river. At this stage, no homes are affected. The creek runs through the Davison Athletic and Country Golf Club golf course where it floods low lying areas. Numerous backyards flood on both sides of the creek from near Davison golf course, upstream to around the Atlas Road bridge.
7 ft
Overflow begins on both banks.
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 8, 1985 | 11.85 ft | 1,500 cfs |
| Feb 10, 2001 | 11.4 ft | 1,280 cfs |
| Apr 20, 1975 | 11.32 ft | 1,250 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DAVM4
River
Kearsley Creek
County
Genesee, MI
Coordinates
43.0336°N, 83.5814°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kearsley Creek near Davison?
The Kearsley Creek near Davison gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04148140) 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 Kearsley Creek near Davison?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kearsley Creek near Davison is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kearsley Creek rises?
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Where is the Kearsley Creek near Davison gauge located?
The gauge is located in Genesee County, Michigan at coordinates 43.0336°N, 83.5814°W. USGS site number: 04148140. 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.