Kalamazoo River at Comstock, MI
Is Kalamazoo River at Comstock, MI flooding right now?
Kalamazoo River at Comstock, MI measured 4.53 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.53 ft
Streamflow
954 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.69 ft on Sun, Feb 25, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 6.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.69 ft | 2018-02-25 |
| 10.94 ft | 1947-04-08 |
| 10.91 ft | 1985-02-28 |
| 10.43 ft | 2008-09-18 |
| 10.2 ft | 1982-03-19 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Portage Creek at Kalamazoo, MI | 3.3 mi | Kalamazoo County |
| Portage Creek near Kalamazoo, MI | 4.1 mi | Kalamazoo County |
| West Fork Portage Creek at Kalamazoo, MI | 5.9 mi | Kalamazoo County |
| Portage Creek at Portage, MI | 6.8 mi | Kalamazoo County |
| West Fork Portage Creek near Oshtemo, MI | 7.7 mi | Kalamazoo 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.