Pine River at Alma
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 12.82 ftExpect major flooding of homes, apartments, and businesses. Sections of Pine Avenue, Center Street, Walnut Street, Woodworth Avenue, River Avenue, Downie Street, Ely Street, and Riverview Drive are closed due to high water.
- 10.80 ftNearly all bridges flooded. Expect moderate flooding of the first floor of homes, apartments and businesses. Sections of Pine Avenue, Center Street, Walnut Street, Woodworth Avenue, River Avenue, Downie Street, Ely Street, and Riverview Drive are closed due to flooding.
- 10.00 ftResidents living in homes and apartments near the river on River Avenue, Court Avenue, Ely Street, and Riverview Drive are flooded. The bridge on State Street is closed due to flooding. The following streets in Alma are closed due to high water, Pine from Center to Downie, Downie from Pine to River, River from Downie to Walnut, Walnut from River to Euclid, Pine from Superior to Downie, Woodworth from Ely to the railroad trails, and State from Ely to the railroad tracks.
- 9.50 ftExpect flooding in basements in residences along Downie and River Streets.
- 8.40 ftResidences at junction of River and Downie Streets begin to flood.
- 8.00 ftExpect some flooding of low lying areas.
- 7.00 ftRiver is bankfull.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
86 crests on NOAA’s list since 1931.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 12, 1986 | 12.82 ft |
| 2 | March 19, 1948 | 10.81 ft |
| 3 | February 6, 1938 | 10.43 ft |
| 4 | May 19, 2020 | 10.30 ft |
| 5 | April 18, 2013 | 10.15 ft |
| 6 | March 8, 1946 | 10.02 ft |
| 7 | April 12, 2013 | 9.60 ft |
| 8 | March 5, 1935 | 9.50 ft |
| 9 | March 28, 1950 | 9.48 ft |
| 10 | April 26, 2009 | 9.34 ft |
| 11 | February 21, 1997 | 9.27 ft |
| 12 | April 12, 1965 | 9.03 ft |
| 13 | September 3, 1975 | 8.95 ft |
| 14 | April 4, 1978 | 8.82 ft |
| 15 | March 5, 1976 | 8.82 ft |
| 16 | June 26, 2017 | 8.80 ft |
| 17 | April 22, 1967 | 8.69 ft |
| 18 | March 13, 1990 | 8.63 ft |
| 19 | March 31, 1960 | 8.60 ft |
| 20 | December 30, 2019 | 8.50 ft |
| 21 | April 3, 1959 | 8.48 ft |
| 22 | February 21, 2018 | 8.46 ft |
| 23 | April 28, 2011 | 8.40 ft |
| 24 | March 15, 2019 | 8.35 ft |
| 25 | October 4, 1987 | 8.27 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 19, 2020: 10.30 ft
- December 30, 2019: 8.50 ft
- March 15, 2019: 8.35 ft
- February 21, 2018: 8.46 ft
- June 26, 2017: 8.80 ft
- April 7, 2017: 8.04 ft
- July 7, 2014: 8.22 ft
- April 18, 2013: 10.15 ft
- April 12, 2013: 9.60 ft
- April 28, 2011: 8.40 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.