Major Flood
12 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.82 ft
Expect major flooding of homes, apartments, and businesses. Sections of Pine Avenue, Center Street, Walnut Street, Woodworth Avenue, River Avenue, Downie Street, Ely Street, and Riverview Drive are closed due to high water.
10.8 ft
Nearly all bridges flooded. Expect moderate flooding of the first floor of homes, apartments and businesses. Sections of Pine Avenue, Center Street, Walnut Street, Woodworth Avenue, River Avenue, Downie Street, Ely Street, and Riverview Drive are closed due to flooding.
10 ft
Residents living in homes and apartments near the river on River Avenue, Court Avenue, Ely Street, and Riverview Drive are flooded. The bridge on State Street is closed due to flooding. The following streets in Alma are closed due to high water, Pine from Center to Downie, Downie from Pine to River, River from Downie to Walnut, Walnut from River to Euclid, Pine from Superior to Downie, Woodworth from Ely to the railroad trails, and State from Ely to the railroad tracks.
9.5 ft
Expect flooding in basements in residences along Downie and River Streets.
8.4 ft
Residences at junction of River and Downie Streets begin to flood.
8 ft
Expect some flooding of low lying areas.
7 ft
River is bankfull.
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 | 12.82 ft | 5,160 cfs |
| Mar 18, 1948 | 10.81 ft | 4,400 cfs |
| Feb 5, 1938 | 10.43 ft | 4,070 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pine River at Alma?
The Pine River at Alma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04155000) 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 Pine River at Alma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pine River at Alma is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
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Where is the Pine River at Alma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gratiot County, Michigan at coordinates 43.3795°N, 84.6556°W. USGS site number: 04155000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.