Kalamazoo River at New Richmond, MI
Is Kalamazoo River at New Richmond, MI flooding right now?
Kalamazoo River at New Richmond, MI measured 10.62 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.4 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.62 ft
Streamflow
1,230 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.58 ft on Sat, Apr 20, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 10.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.58 ft | 2013-04-20 |
| 18.3 ft | 2018-02-23 |
| 17.4 ft | 2023-04-07 |
| 17.29 ft | 2021-06-29 |
| 16.7 ft | 2020-05-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo River near New Richmond, MI | 0.6 mi | Allegan County |
| Kalamazoo River near Fennville, MI | 7.4 mi | Allegan County |
| Macatawa River near Zeeland, MI | 9.8 mi | Ottawa County |
| Macatawa River at State Road near Zeeland, MI | 9.9 mi | Ottawa County |
| Middle Branch Black River near South Haven, MI | 15.9 mi | Allegan 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.