Chippewa River near Mount Pleasant, MI
Is Chippewa River near Mount Pleasant, MI flooding right now?
Chippewa River near Mount Pleasant, MI measured 3.28 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.28 ft
Streamflow
151 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.58 ft on Fri, Sep 12, 1986.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.58 ft | 1986-09-12 |
| 14.77 ft | 2017-06-23 |
| 12.78 ft | 1946-03-08 |
| 12.3 ft | 1938-02-06 |
| 12.3 ft | 1948-03-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| N Br Chippewa River Meridian Rd near Mt Pleasant MI | 7.4 mi | Isabella County |
| Salt River near North Bradley, MI | 13.0 mi | Midland County |
| Chippewa River at Drew Rd near Drew, MI | 16.3 mi | Isabella County |
| Tittabawassee River at Sanford, MI | 16.6 mi | Midland County |
| Pine River at Alma, MI | 17.2 mi | Gratiot County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.