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SwedenFarmers Creek near Lapeer water level
River gauge, Farmers Creek, Michigan, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 36.7 cfs
History
What this means
Farmers Creek near Lapeer is above normal at 15.72 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 15.54 ft and 15.75 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Farmers Creek near Lapeer
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Flint River near ColumbiavilleRiver gauge, South Branch Flint River | 106 cfs | Normal | +5.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Flint River near OtisvilleRiver gauge, Flint River | 99.9 cfs | Normal | +5.3 cfs | 10 mi |
| Kearsley Creek near DavisonRiver gauge, Kearsley Creek | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Thread Creek near FlintRiver gauge, Thread Creek | 1.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Flint River near FlintRiver gauge, Flint River | 3.17 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| East Pond Creek at RomeoRiver gauge, East Pond Creek | 6.0 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 22 mi |
| East Branch Coon Creek at ArmadaRiver gauge, East Branch Coon Creek | 0.7 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 27 mi |
| Cass River at FrankenmuthRiver gauge, Cass River | 3.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Farmers Creek near Lapeer today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT, the water level was 15.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Farmers Creek near Lapeer rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Farmers Creek near Lapeer normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04146000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.04475, -83.33717(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 | 15.72 ft | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 36.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Farmers Creek near Lapeer (usgs:04146000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/farmers-creek-near-lapeer
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer