TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Tittabawassee River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Tittabawassee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Tittabawassee River is located in Michigan and stretches for 83 miles from its origin at Houghton Lake to its confluence with the Shiawassee River. The river has a rich history of being an important transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. The Tittabawassee River is also known for its hydrology, which has been impacted by the construction of several reservoirs and dams, including the Sanford Dam and the Edenville Dam. These dams have resulted in flooding and environmental issues in the past. Today, the river is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking. It also supports agricultural activities in the surrounding areas, including farming and cattle grazing.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Tittabawassee River At Midland
USGS 04156000 |
532 cfs | 9.27 ft | -33.33 |
History of the River
The Tittabawassee River is a stream that flows in a generally southeasterly direction through the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. The river begins at Secord Lake in Clement Township, at the confluence of the East Branch and the Middle Branch. From there it flows through Gladwin, Midland and Saginaw counties where, as a major tributary of the Saginaw River, it flows into it at Saginaw. Its tributaries include the Chippewa, Pine, Molasses, Sugar, and Tobacco rivers.
Significant communities on or near the Tittabawassee River include Saginaw, Midland, and Sanford. At Edenville, the river is impounded by the hydroelectric Edenville Dam to create Wixom Lake. It is also impounded by a hydroelectric dam in Sanford to create Sanford Lake. In Saginaw County, the river flows through Tittabawassee Township, which is named for the river and contains the unincorporated community of Freeland.
The main river is 72.4 miles (116.5 km) long and drains an area of 2,471 square miles (6,400 km2).