Flat River Flow Today
As of October 8, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Flat River is flowing at 3.7 cfs at Dam Near Bahama, NC — 555% of normal for the date and up 7% in 24 hours. 2 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 1 to 3.7 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Flat River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Dam Near Bahama, the Flat River is running 3.7 cfs — 555% of normal, up 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 283% of normal).
How the Flat River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Bahama353 ft 1 cfs11%
- Dam Near Bahama255 ft 3.7 cfs555%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Flat River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (283%).
Flat River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Flat River At Bahama NC
Oct 8, 3:45 AM · USGS 02085500 |
1 cfs | 11% | -11% | 0.80 ft | 11.2 ft below | 353 ft |
|
Flat River Tributary Near Willardville NC
Last reported Sep 30 · USGS 0208650112 |
0 cfs | · | · | 1.49 ft | · | 266 ft |
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Flat River At Dam Near Bahama NC
Oct 8, 3:45 AM · USGS 02086500 |
3.7 cfs | 555% | +7% | 0.65 ft | 15.4 ft below | 255 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Flat River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Flat River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Flat River
The Flat River is a 49-mile-long tributary of the Grand River in the state of Michigan. It flows through Ionia and Montcalm Counties and has a rich history dating back to the 1800s when it was used for logging and transportation. Today, the river serves as a source of water for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation through the operation of several dams and reservoirs, including the Whites Bridge Dam and the Lowell Hydroelectric Dam. The Flat River is also a popular spot for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. In addition, the river plays a significant role in the agricultural industry in the surrounding areas, providing water for crops and livestock.
Fishing near the Flat River
About the Flat River
How is the Flat River flowing right now?
As of October 8, 2026, the Flat River is flowing at 3.7 cfs at Dam Near Bahama, NC, about 555% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 1 to 3.7 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Flat River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Flat River is at 283% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Flat River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Bahama (12.0 ft), Dam Near Bahama (16.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.