Major Flood
10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1947 | 10.35 ft | 6,240 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1981 | 10.3 ft | — |
| Mar 19, 1948 | 10.27 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OWOM4
River
Shiawassee River
County
Shiawassee, MI
Coordinates
43.0150°N, 84.1811°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shiawassee River at Owosso?
The Shiawassee River at Owosso gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04144500) 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 Owosso?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shiawassee River at Owosso is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shiawassee River rises?
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Where is the Shiawassee River at Owosso gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan at coordinates 43.0150°N, 84.1811°W. USGS site number: 04144500. 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.