Flint River near Flint, MI
Is Flint River near Flint, MI flooding right now?
Flint River near Flint, MI measured 3.46 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.46 ft
Streamflow
191 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.95 ft on Fri, Sep 6, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 13.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.95 ft | 1985-09-06 |
| 16.35 ft | 1947-04-06 |
| 15.9 ft | 2001-02-10 |
| 14.99 ft | 1975-04-19 |
| 14.97 ft | 1981-10-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Swartz Creek at Claude Avenue at Flint, MI | 4.0 mi | Genesee County |
| Alger Creek at Hill Road near Swartz Creek, MI | 7.7 mi | Genesee County |
| Thread Creek near Flint, MI | 8.1 mi | Genesee County |
| Tributary Tile to Kimball Drain near Swartz Creek, MI | 8.6 mi | Genesee County |
| Tributary to Kimball Drain near Swartz Creek, MI | 8.6 mi | Genesee County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.