Is the Saginaw River flooding?

Michigan · 3 gauges · Michigan river levels

The Saginaw River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Michigan. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Saginaw River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Michigan river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Saginaw River at Saginaw, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.90 ft on 29 March 1904, carrying 68,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1873 (92 annual peaks). It is currently at 13.78 ft, 11.1 ft below that record.

Drains 6,060 sq mi · gauge elevation 565 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Saginaw River at Saginaw, MINo flooding13.78 ft17 ft
Saginaw River at Holland Avenue at Saginaw, MINo current data
Saginaw River at Midland Street at Bay City, MINo current data
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.