Lower River Rouge at Dearborn, MI
Is Lower River Rouge at Dearborn, MI flooding right now?
Lower River Rouge at Dearborn, MI measured 3.50 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.50 ft
Streamflow
74 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.41 ft on Sat, Apr 5, 1947.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.41 ft | 1947-04-05 |
| 13.62 ft | 1968-06-26 |
| 13.13 ft | 2023-08-25 |
| 13.1 ft | 2021-06-27 |
| 11.18 ft | 2018-02-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle River Rouge at Dearborn Heights, MI | 1.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Lower River Rouge at Inkster, MI | 2.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Ecorse River at Dearborn Heights, MI | 3.3 mi | Wayne County |
| Middle River Rouge near Garden City, MI | 4.1 mi | Wayne County |
| River Rouge at Detroit, MI | 4.5 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.