Ecorse River at Dearborn Heights, MI
Is Ecorse River at Dearborn Heights, MI flooding right now?
Ecorse River at Dearborn Heights, MI measured 2.39 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge. Its action level is 7.5 ft; action level is not flood stage.
Gauge height
2.39 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
The highest crest on record was 10.2 ft on Tue, Aug 12, 2014.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 6.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.2 ft | 2014-08-12 |
| 9.77 ft | 2019-05-01 |
| 8.9 ft | 2021-07-16 |
| 8.9 ft | 2021-07-16 |
| 8.88 ft | 2018-08-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Lower River Rouge at Inkster, MI | 2.2 mi | Wayne County |
| Lower River Rouge at Dearborn, MI | 3.3 mi | Wayne County |
| Middle River Rouge at Dearborn Heights, MI | 4.7 mi | Wayne County |
| Middle River Rouge near Garden City, MI | 5.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Lower River Rouge at Wayne, MI | 7.1 mi | Wayne 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.