Rivers in Michigan
Pine River near Midland
Below flood stage
2.84ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 12.08 ft1968
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 12.00 ftAdjacent low land and agricultural land begins to flood.
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
21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 2, 1968 | 12.08 ft |
| 2 | September 12, 1986 | 11.74 ft |
| 3 | March 12, 1990 | 11.73 ft |
| 4 | March 12, 1985 | 11.66 ft |
| 5 | March 16, 1971 | 10.09 ft |
| 6 | March 20, 1948 | 10.00 ft |
| 7 | March 4, 1974 | 9.74 ft |
| 8 | March 22, 1972 | 9.14 ft |
| 9 | March 16, 1982 | 8.92 ft |
| 10 | March 6, 1976 | 8.76 ft |
| 11 | January 1, 1993 | 8.61 ft |
| 12 | September 4, 1975 | 8.34 ft |
| 13 | February 21, 1994 | 8.15 ft |
| 14 | February 23, 1981 | 8.08 ft |
| 15 | February 28, 1996 | 7.27 ft |
| 16 | October 1, 1986 | 7.25 ft |
| 17 | April 10, 1991 | 7.14 ft |
| 18 | March 19, 1989 | 7.06 ft |
| 19 | March 13, 1995 | 6.45 ft |
| 20 | February 1, 1988 | 6.35 ft |
| 21 | April 22, 1992 | 5.60 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 28, 1996: 7.27 ft
- March 13, 1995: 6.45 ft
- February 21, 1994: 8.15 ft
- January 1, 1993: 8.61 ft
- April 22, 1992: 5.60 ft
- April 10, 1991: 7.14 ft
- March 12, 1990: 11.73 ft
- March 19, 1989: 7.06 ft
- February 1, 1988: 6.35 ft
- October 1, 1986: 7.25 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.
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.