RIVER GAUGE · SHIAWASSEE RIVER
Shiawassee River at Owosso
Shiawassee County, Michigan
Water level2.35 ft
Flow174 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10.3 ft
The entire area east of Park Street and as far north as Comstock Street will flood. Many homes and businesses will be surronded by water and experience basement flooding.
- 9 ft
Considerable basement flooding occurs in adjacent residential sections from backed up sewers. The south end of Martin Street, Grover Street and Jerome Avenue flood.
- 7 ft
Flooding begins in residential area along Jerome Avenue east of South Washington Avenue in Owosso.
- 6 ft
Some adjacent lowland floods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1947 | 10.35 ft | 6,240 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1981 | 10.3 ft | — |
| Mar 19, 1948 | 10.27 ft | — |
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