Paw Paw River at Riverside, MI
Is Paw Paw River at Riverside, MI flooding right now?
Paw Paw River at Riverside, MI measured 6.29 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.29 ft
Streamflow
376 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.8 ft on Fri, Feb 23, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.8 ft | 2018-02-23 |
| 11.24 ft | 2008-09-17 |
| 10.9 ft | 1986-10-04 |
| 10.66 ft | 1997-02-24 |
| 10.42 ft | 1985-02-27 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Black River near Bangor, MI | 14.8 mi | Van Buren County |
| Dowagiac River at State Hwy 51 near Dowagiac, MI | 17.3 mi | Cass County |
| Osborn Drain at Dewey Lake St near Glenwood, MI | 17.8 mi | Cass County |
| Middle Branch Black River near South Haven, MI | 18.9 mi | Allegan County |
| Dowagiac River at Sumnerville, MI | 20.5 mi | Cass 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.