Tittabawassee River at Secord Dam near Gladwin water level
River gauge, Tittabawassee River, Michigan, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Tittabawassee River at Secord Dam near Gladwin at 6.06 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.02 ft – 6.17 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.79 ftApril 16, 2026
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.79 ft | April 16, 2026 |
| 2 | 6.05 ft | March 25, 2022 |
| 3 | 5.15 ft | April 6, 2023 |
| 4 | 4.13 ft | April 30, 2024 |
| 5 | 3.50 ft | March 30, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
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Other gauges on the Tittabawassee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tittabawassee River at SanfordRiver gauge, Tittabawassee River | 487 cfs | Normal | +109 cfs | 25 mi |
| Tittabawassee River at MidlandRiver gauge, Tittabawassee River | 9.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 31 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco River at Glidden Road at BeavertonRiver gauge, Tobacco River | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| South Branch Tobacco River near BeavertonRiver gauge, South Branch Tobacco River | 70.0 cfs | Low | −3.5 cfs | 16 mi |
| Rifle River near SterlingRiver gauge, Rifle River | 2.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Lake St Helen at St HelenLake, Lake St Helen | 6.32 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Salt River near North BradleyRiver gauge, Salt River | 21.9 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 24 mi |
| Chippewa River at S Homer Road near MidlandRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 14.17 ft | Highest on record | −0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| Higgins Lake near RoscommonLake, Higgins Lake | 5.32 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Pine River near MidlandRiver gauge, Pine River | 2.54 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 33 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 Tittabawassee River at Secord Dam near Gladwin today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT, the water level was 6.06 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tittabawassee River at Secord Dam near Gladwin rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tittabawassee River at Secord Dam near Gladwin normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tittabawassee River at Secord Dam near Gladwin?
The highest level on record is 7.79 ft on April 16, 2026.
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:04152049(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.04113, -84.34223(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 | 6.06 ft | 2026-10-20 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tittabawassee River at Secord Dam near Gladwin (usgs:04152049). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/tittabawassee-river-at-secord-dam-near-gladwin
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