Shiawassee River at Owosso, MI
Is Shiawassee River at Owosso, MI flooding right now?
Shiawassee River at Owosso, MI measured 3.17 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.8 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.17 ft
Streamflow
443 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.35 ft on Sun, Apr 6, 1947.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 6.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.35 ft | 1947-04-06 |
| 10.3 ft | 1981-10-01 |
| 10.27 ft | 1948-03-20 |
| 9.25 ft | 1975-04-22 |
| 9.1 ft | 2018-02-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Threemile Creek at Prior Road near Durand, MI | 13.5 mi | Shiawassee County |
| Shiawassee River near Fergus, MI | 17.0 mi | Saginaw County |
| Alger Creek at Hill Road near Swartz Creek, MI | 17.6 mi | Genesee County |
| Tributary Tile to Kimball Drain near Swartz Creek, MI | 18.6 mi | Genesee County |
| Tributary to Kimball Drain near Swartz Creek, MI | 18.6 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.