Is the Chippewa River flooding?

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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.

data refreshed 11 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

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.

Drains 416 sq mi · gauge elevation 710 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Chippewa River near Mount Pleasant, MINo flooding3.29 ft8 ft
Chippewa River at Drew Rd near Drew, MINo flood stage defined4.74 ft
Chippewa River at S Homer Rd near MidlandNo flood stage defined13.72 ft
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.