Rivers in Michigan
Swartz Creek near Flint
Below flood stage
2.03ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:00 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.46 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 10.00 ftSignificant flooding occurs.
- 8.00 ftWidespread flooding of adjacent low lands occurs.
- 7.00 ftOverflow of both banks begins.
Crest history
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1970.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 21, 2018 | 11.46 ft |
| 2 | April 7, 2017 | 10.53 ft |
| 3 | January 12, 2020 | 10.17 ft |
| 4 | January 12, 2020 | 10.17 ft |
| 5 | May 4, 2012 | 9.76 ft |
| 6 | February 9, 2001 | 9.21 ft |
| 7 | April 19, 1975 | 9.02 ft |
| 8 | February 20, 1971 | 8.40 ft |
| 9 | December 31, 1972 | 8.30 ft |
| 10 | March 13, 1982 | 8.28 ft |
| 11 | October 1, 1981 | 8.26 ft |
| 12 | March 4, 1979 | 8.18 ft |
| 13 | February 17, 1981 | 8.10 ft |
| 14 | May 17, 1974 | 7.99 ft |
| 15 | July 31, 1992 | 7.91 ft |
| 16 | March 11, 1986 | 7.85 ft |
| 17 | June 27, 1989 | 7.77 ft |
| 18 | December 15, 1975 | 7.70 ft |
| 19 | April 20, 1993 | 7.55 ft |
| 20 | April 6, 2003 | 7.55 ft |
| 21 | March 15, 1971 | 7.46 ft |
| 22 | April 17, 1972 | 7.45 ft |
| 23 | February 21, 1976 | 7.44 ft |
| 24 | February 15, 1976 | 7.36 ft |
| 25 | March 3, 1976 | 7.32 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 12, 2020: 10.17 ft
- January 12, 2020: 10.17 ft
- February 21, 2018: 11.46 ft
- April 7, 2017: 10.53 ft
- May 4, 2012: 9.76 ft
- April 6, 2003: 7.55 ft
- October 16, 2001: 6.60 ft
- February 9, 2001: 9.21 ft
- April 20, 1993: 7.55 ft
- July 31, 1992: 7.91 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.