Major Flood
17 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.3 ft
The record flood of march 23, 1926 is reached
17 ft
Flooding will begin in the city of chesaning
16 ft
Water reaches the base of the library
15 ft
Flood stage is reached. The city park in chesaning begins to flood and another park about one mile downstream also begins to flood
13 ft
The river reaches bankfull and some overflow begins
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 1926 | 17.3 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 1916 | 15.1 ft | — |
| Sep 30, 1981 | 15 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHSM4
River
Shiawassee River
County
Saginaw, MI
Coordinates
43.1833°N, 84.1153°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shiawassee River at Chesaning?
The Shiawassee River at Chesaning gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04144800) 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 Shiawassee River at Chesaning?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shiawassee River at Chesaning is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shiawassee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Shiawassee River at Chesaning 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 Shiawassee River at Chesaning gauge located?
The gauge is located in Saginaw County, Michigan at coordinates 43.1833°N, 84.1153°W. USGS site number: 04144800. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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