River Rouge at Detroit, MI
Is River Rouge at Detroit, MI flooding right now?
River Rouge at Detroit, MI measured 5.93 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.1 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.93 ft
Streamflow
107 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.4 ft on Wed, Jun 26, 1968.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 7.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 9.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 14.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.4 ft | 1968-06-26 |
| 20.23 ft | 2011-05-26 |
| 19.92 ft | 1981-10-01 |
| 18.94 ft | 2021-06-26 |
| 18.94 ft | 2021-06-26 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Upper River Rouge at Detroit, MI | 1.9 mi | Wayne County |
| Middle River Rouge at Dearborn Heights, MI | 3.0 mi | Wayne County |
| Middle River Rouge near Garden City, MI | 3.4 mi | Wayne County |
| Lower River Rouge at Dearborn, MI | 4.5 mi | Wayne County |
| Lower River Rouge at Inkster, MI | 5.5 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.