Kalamazoo River near Battle Creek, MI
Is Kalamazoo River near Battle Creek, MI flooding right now?
Kalamazoo River near Battle Creek, MI measured 3.42 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.42 ft
Streamflow
682 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.4 ft on Fri, Feb 23, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.4 ft | 2018-02-23 |
| 7.95 ft | 1985-02-26 |
| 7.78 ft | 2008-09-17 |
| 7.4 ft | 1982-03-17 |
| 7.36 ft | 1975-04-21 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek at Battle Creek, MI | 2.3 mi | Calhoun County |
| Dickinson Creek near Ceresco, MI | 4.9 mi | Calhoun County |
| Wanadoga Creek near Battle Creek, MI | 6.0 mi | Calhoun County |
| Augusta Creek near Augusta, MI | 8.2 mi | Kalamazoo County |
| Kalamazoo River at Marshall, MI | 12.6 mi | Calhoun 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.