Is the Saginaw River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw River at Saginaw, MI | No flooding | 13.78 ft | 17 ft | |
| Saginaw River at Holland Avenue at Saginaw, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Saginaw River at Midland Street at Bay City, MI | No current data | — | — | — |