River Rouge at Southfield, MI
Is River Rouge at Southfield, MI flooding right now?
River Rouge at Southfield, MI measured 4.42 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.6 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.42 ft
Streamflow
49 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.04 ft on Wed, Jun 26, 1968.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 11.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.04 ft | 1968-06-26 |
| 14.16 ft | 2011-05-26 |
| 13.95 ft | 1998-08-06 |
| 13.89 ft | 1996-06-19 |
| 13.85 ft | 2020-01-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Ditch at Southfield, MI | 1.7 mi | Oakland County |
| Upper River Rouge at Detroit, MI | 3.8 mi | Wayne County |
| Franklin Branch at Southfield, MI | 3.8 mi | Oakland County |
| Upper River Rouge at Farmington, MI | 3.9 mi | Oakland County |
| River Rouge at Detroit, MI | 5.6 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.