River stage
Flint River (MI)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Flint River (MI) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Flint River levels, gauge by gauge
The Flint River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Flint | 3.20 ft | normal, falling |
| Fosters | 4.57 ft | no flood stage set |
| Otisville | 2.64 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Flint River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Flint, MI, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Flint River (AL) different river, same name
- Flint River (GA) different river, same name
- Mill Creek (MI) 2 gauges
- Black River (Jeddo, MI) 1 gauge
- Clinton River 2 gauges
- Chippewa River (MI) 3 gauges
- Fish Creek (MI) 1 gauge
- Rifle River 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Flint River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Flint River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Flint is at 3.20 ft.
Where is the Flint River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Flint River in Michigan.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.