Saginaw River at Saginaw, MI
Is Saginaw River at Saginaw, MI flooding right now?
Saginaw River at Saginaw, MI measured 13.78 ft on 2026-09-11 00:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.2 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
13.78 ft
Streamflow
13,800 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.9 ft on Wed, Mar 30, 1904.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 2.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 10.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.9 ft | 1904-03-30 |
| 24.3 ft | 1916-03-31 |
| 24.16 ft | 1986-09-15 |
| 24.1 ft | 1912-05-24 |
| 24.05 ft | 1984-03-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw River at Holland Avenue at Saginaw, MI | 0.8 mi | Saginaw County |
| Flint River near Fosters, MI | 7.2 mi | Saginaw County |
| Swan Creek at Frost Road near Frost, MI | 8.3 mi | Saginaw County |
| Cass River at Frankenmuth, MI | 12.3 mi | Saginaw County |
| Shiawassee River near Fergus, MI | 13.0 mi | Saginaw 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.