Is the Chippewa River flooding?
The Chippewa River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Michigan. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Chippewa River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Michigan river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Chippewa River near Mount Pleasant, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.58 ft on 12 September 1986, carrying 6,660 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1931 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.29 ft, 12.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River near Mount Pleasant, MI | No flooding | 3.29 ft | 8 ft | |
| Chippewa River at Drew Rd near Drew, MI | No flood stage defined | 4.74 ft | — | |
| Chippewa River at S Homer Rd near Midland | No flood stage defined | 13.72 ft | — |