RIVER GAUGE · THREAD CREEK
Thread Creek near Flint
Genesee County, Michigan
Water level1.57 ft
Flow16 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood7.5 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Significant flooding begins. This is most notable in the manufactured home community of Elms Park in Flint off of Dort Highway between Lippincott and Atherton Roads. Also, a few homes by the creek on Atherton Road experience flood effects.
- 4.8 ft
Overflow begins along both banks.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 1985 | 7.82 ft | — |
| May 4, 2012 | 7.72 ft | 1,090 cfs |
| Apr 18, 1975 | 7.65 ft | 1,260 cfs |
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