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SwedenShiawassee River near Fergus water level
River gauge, Shiawassee River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 150 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Shiawassee River near Fergus reads 1.85 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.60 ft and 1.95 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.44 ftMarch 29, 1960
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
What happens at each level
- 14.50 ft
- Considerable agricultural land floods during growing season.
- 10.00 ft
- Overflow of the banks begins with minor flooding of adjacent low lands and agricultural fields during growing season.
- 1.85 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: 7 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.44 ft | March 29, 1960 |
| 2 | 14.89 ft | December 31, 1972 |
| 3 | 14.84 ft | December 29, 2008 |
| 4 | 14.84 ft | October 2, 1981 |
| 5 | 14.82 ft | February 19, 1976 |
| 6 | 14.07 ft | February 12, 2009 |
| 7 | 13.88 ft | February 19, 1981 |
| 8 | 13.21 ft | April 29, 2009 |
| 9 | 13.08 ft | March 23, 1978 |
| 10 | 12.99 ft | January 27, 1973 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Shiawassee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiawassee River at OwossoRiver gauge, Shiawassee River | 2.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flint River near FostersRiver gauge, Flint River | 132 cfs | Low | +3.0 cfs | 8 mi |
| Swan Creek at Frost Road near FrostRiver gauge, Swan Creek | 3.0 cfs | Low | +0.2 cfs | 14 mi |
| Saginaw River at Holland Avenue at SaginawRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 170 cfs | Very low | −2,200.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Cass River at FrankenmuthRiver gauge, Cass River | 3.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Flint River near FlintRiver gauge, Flint River | 3.14 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Tittabawassee River at MidlandRiver gauge, Tittabawassee River | 9.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 24 mi |
| Pine River near MidlandRiver gauge, Pine River | 2.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 25 mi |
| Saginaw River at Midland Street at Bay CityRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 1,580 cfs | Low | +915 cfs | 26 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 Shiawassee River near Fergus today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 PM EDT, the water level was 1.85 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Shiawassee River near Fergus rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Shiawassee River near Fergus normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Shiawassee River near Fergus?
The highest level on record is 15.44 ft on March 29, 1960.
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:04145000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.25475, -84.10553(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 | 1.85 ft | 2026-10-20 01:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 150 cfs | 2026-10-20 01:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Shiawassee River near Fergus (usgs:04145000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/shiawassee-river-near-fergus
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