River stage
Flint, Flint River
- River level
- 3.20 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.23 ft
- Recent high
- 5.08 ft
- Recent low
- 2.98 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FLTM4
- 30-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Average
- 3.46 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.95 ft
In brief
The Flint River at Flint, MI read 3.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.80 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FLTM4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.95 ft | 1985-09-06 |
| 2 | 16.35 ft | 1947-04-06 |
| 3 | 15.90 ft | 2001-02-10 |
| 4 | 14.99 ft | 1975-04-19 |
| 5 | 14.97 ft | 1981-10-01 |
| 6 | 14.78 ft | 2011-05-19 |
| 7 | 14.68 ft | 2018-02-21 |
| 8 | 14.10 ft | 1996-06-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Lowlands begin to flood with little damage occurring. Water in Swartz and Thread Creek may back up and cause local flooding near where they enter the Flint River.
- 13.00 ft
Some basements and backyards along and near the river begin to flood. Water affects some roads along the river and its tributaries.
- 14.00 ft
Some homes in Flint Township experience minor flooding. Some buildings in Burton, along Thread Creek near where it enters the Flint River, sustain extensive basement damage.
- 15.00 ft
Some homes may need to be evacuated in Riverview subdivision with several others surrounded by water. Several houses on Dutch Mill Drive in Flushing will be flooded. Riverbank Park in downtown Flint will almost be completely submerged.
- 17.00 ft
Several homes need to be evacuated in the Riverview subdivision of Flint Township. North Dort Highway (M-54) will likely be closed at the Flint River bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Flint River flooding at Flint?
No. The Flint River at Flint is at 3.2 ft, 7.8 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Flint?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 13 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Flint River has been at Flint?
The highest crest on record is 16.95 ft, on 1985-09-06.
Is the Flint River high or low right now at Flint?
At 3.2 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FLTM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04148500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.