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SwedenCass River at Cass City water level
River gauge, Cass River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 13.5 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Cass River at Cass City, where the gauge shows 4.63 ft.
It is 9.37 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 9.37 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 4.58 ft – 4.63 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
- 19.82 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 14.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Flood damage may begin to occur at the wastewater tretment plant. Flood waters will be nearing the waste water tanks.
- 19.80 ft
- The record flood of September 12, 1986 is reached. Flooding begins to damage about 5 homes and several mobile homes. Water reaches window level of one of the homes near the confluence of the north and south branches of the Cass River.
- 15.00 ft
- Cropland damage begins to occur during growing season.
- 14.00 ft
- Damaging flooding begins to occur at several homes.
- 13.00 ft
- A house about 150 feet from the river begins to flood.
- 12.00 ft
- Three homes and one mobile home near the fork of the north and south branch of the Cass River are affected mainly with yard flooding.
- 7.00 ft
- Minor overflow begins on the south side of the river.
- 4.63 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 | 19.82 ft | September 12, 1986 |
| 2 | 15.81 ft | February 22, 1997 |
| 3 | 15.80 ft | March 20, 1948 |
| 4 | 15.61 ft | April 6, 1985 |
| 5 | 15.60 ft | May 21, 1996 |
| 6 | 15.39 ft | March 28, 1967 |
| 7 | 14.83 ft | February 2, 1968 |
| 8 | 14.68 ft | February 13, 2009 |
| 9 | 14.41 ft | March 31, 1960 |
| 10 | 14.37 ft | March 6, 1976 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Cass River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass River at WahjamegaRiver gauge, Cass River | 3.15 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Cass River at FrankenmuthRiver gauge, Cass River | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Flint River near ColumbiavilleRiver gauge, South Branch Flint River | 92.2 cfs | Normal | +1.7 cfs | 31 mi |
| Willow Creek at Moeller Road near RedmanRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 1.5 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 31 mi |
| Saginaw River at Midland Street at Bay CityRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 665 cfs | Low | −685.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Flint River near OtisvilleRiver gauge, Flint River | 89.3 cfs | Normal | −1.3 cfs | 37 mi |
| Farmers Creek near LapeerRiver gauge, Farmers Creek | 35.9 cfs | High | +8.4 cfs | 38 mi |
| Saginaw River at Holland Avenue at SaginawRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 674 cfs | Very low | −976.0 cfs | 40 mi |
| Black River near JeddoRiver gauge, Black River | 2.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 41 mi |
| Mill Creek near AvocaRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 0.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 43 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cass River at Cass City?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 9.37 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 Cass City today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 AM EDT, the water level was 4.63 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cass River at Cass City rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cass River at Cass City 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 Cass City?
The highest level on record is 19.82 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:04150500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.58417, -83.17597(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 | 4.63 ft | 2026-10-19 04:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 04:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cass River at Cass City (usgs:04150500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/cass-river-at-cass-city
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