Thread Creek near Flint, MI
Is Thread Creek near Flint, MI flooding right now?
Thread Creek near Flint, MI measured 1.62 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.62 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.82 ft on Sat, Feb 23, 1985.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.82 ft | 1985-02-23 |
| 7.72 ft | 2012-05-04 |
| 7.65 ft | 1975-04-19 |
| 7.18 ft | 2018-02-22 |
| 7.1 ft | 1982-03-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kearsley Creek near Davison, MI | 4.9 mi | Genesee County |
| Swartz Creek at Claude Avenue at Flint, MI | 5.3 mi | Genesee County |
| Flint River near Flint, MI | 8.2 mi | Genesee County |
| Tributary Tile to Kimball Drain near Swartz Creek, MI | 10.6 mi | Genesee County |
| Tributary to Kimball Drain near Swartz Creek, MI | 10.6 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.