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SwedenCass River at Frankenmuth water level
River gauge, Cass River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 75.7 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Cass River at Frankenmuth, where the gauge shows 3.65 ft.
It is 13.35 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.63 ft – 3.67 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 27.52 ftSeptember 12, 1986
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 17.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- Water will likely begin making its way around the levee and into downtown Frankenmuth.
- 23.00 ft
- Softball fields and picnic areas by Bavarian Inn Resort will be under about 3 feet of water.
- 22.50 ft
- At least three houses, by Dixie Highway and Knott Road in Bridgeport Township, become surrounded by water. Water flows on both sides of the Cass River bridge on Dixie Highway.
- 22.00 ft
- Water floods driveways of several houses on Curtis Road near Frankenmuth.
- 21.50 ft
- Water reaches Curtis Road and Dixie Highway by Green Acres Golf Course between Bridgeport and Frankenmuth. Widespread flooding of adjacent lowlands and agricutlural lands worsens.
- 20.00 ft
- The recreation park by the Bavarian Inn Resort in Frankenmuth floods.
- 19.50 ft
- Some backyards on Curtis Road near Frankenmuth flood.
- 19.00 ft
- Flooding begins on Green Acres Golf Course located on the Bridgeport and Frankenmuth Township border.
- 17.00 ft
- The river begins to overflow its banks in places, flooding adjacent low lands.
- 3.65 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.52 ft | September 12, 1986 |
| 2 | 23.60 ft | February 22, 1997 |
| 3 | 23.37 ft | March 3, 1968 |
| 4 | 23.30 ft | February 23, 1997 |
| 5 | 23.10 ft | May 22, 1996 |
| 6 | 22.83 ft | March 6, 1976 |
| 7 | 22.17 ft | February 14, 2009 |
| 8 | 22.16 ft | April 7, 1985 |
| 9 | 21.90 ft | July 9, 1994 |
| 10 | 21.21 ft | February 22, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.24 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Cass River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass River at Cass CityRiver gauge, Cass River | 4.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| Cass River at WahjamegaRiver gauge, Cass River | 3.14 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint River near FostersRiver gauge, Flint River | 132 cfs | Low | −11.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Saginaw River at Holland Avenue at SaginawRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 27.0 cfs | Very low | −3,063.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| Shiawassee River near FergusRiver gauge, Shiawassee River | 153 cfs | Normal | −3.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Flint River near OtisvilleRiver gauge, Flint River | 93.3 cfs | Normal | +4.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Flint River near FlintRiver gauge, Flint River | 3.15 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Saginaw River at Midland Street at Bay CityRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 160 cfs | Very low | −534.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Swan Creek at Frost Road near FrostRiver gauge, Swan Creek | 3.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Kearsley Creek near DavisonRiver gauge, Kearsley Creek | 3.26 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cass River at Frankenmuth?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 13.35 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Cass River at Frankenmuth today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT, the water level was 3.65 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cass River at Frankenmuth rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cass River at Frankenmuth normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cass River at Frankenmuth?
The highest level on record is 27.52 ft on September 12, 1986.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04151500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.32780, -83.74802(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.65 ft | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 75.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cass River at Frankenmuth (usgs:04151500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/cass-river-at-frankenmuth
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