Major Flood
28 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
25 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33.9 ft
Many homes experience overland flooding. Saginaw Road will flood from east of Sturgeon Creek Drive to west of West Main Street. Moorland Drive will flood at Inman Drain.
33 ft
West Main Street floods from Main Street to Saginaw Road. Streets north of Isabella and east of Vance Roads will flood. South Saginaw Road floods at Gordonville Road.
32 ft
Perrine Road, Gibson, Joanne, Valorie and Belmont Streets flood. Haskin and Emerson Park Drive flood on the west end. West Sugnet Road floods at Snake Creek. Pfeiffer Court floods at the east end. Numri Drive floods at the south end.
31 ft
Sturgeon Creek Parkway and Sturgeon Road flood north of Saginaw Road. St. Marys Drive and Marvo Court flood. Sugnet Road floods from east of Valley Drive to West Main Street.
30 ft
Valley drive, West Main Street and Tittabawassee Drive at Northwood University floods. West Main Street floods from Main to Sugnet and at Dow High School. Homes in this area begin to flood.
29 ft
Sugnet Road and part of West Main Street flood at Sturgeon Creek.
28 ft
Several homes along Sturgeon Creek (Valley Drive) begin to flood.
27 ft
Sturgeon Creek begins to flood. The parking lot at the foot of Ashman Street floods.
26.5 ft
A home on Valley Drive experiences flooding from backup through a footing drain.
26 ft
Poseyville Road floods.
25 ft
West St. Andrews road floods at Snake Creek.
24.5 ft
St. Charles Drive floods.
24 ft
Emerson Park, Currie Golf Course, Currie Parkway, Towsley, Benson and River Streets flood. Currie Parkway bridge will likely be closed.
22 ft
The river begins to overflow in 4D Incorporated storage yard.
21 ft
Emerson Park Drive floods at the east end. Three homes on Bark Lane flood.
20 ft
Some river bank overflow begins in isolated areas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2020 | 35.05 ft | 42,255 cfs |
| Sep 12, 1986 | 33.89 ft | — |
| Jun 24, 2017 | 32.15 ft | 39,573 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MIDM4
River
Tittabawassee River
County
Midland, MI
Coordinates
43.5953°N, 84.2356°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tittabawassee River at Midland?
The Tittabawassee River at Midland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04156000) 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 Tittabawassee River at Midland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tittabawassee River at Midland is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tittabawassee River rises?
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Where is the Tittabawassee River at Midland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Midland County, Michigan at coordinates 43.5953°N, 84.2356°W. USGS site number: 04156000. 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.