Is the Clinton River flooding?
The Clinton River is tracked by 6 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 Clinton River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 6 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 Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mt. Clemens, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.55 ft on 6 April 1947, carrying 21,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1935 (91 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.95 ft, 17.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton River near Fraser, MI | No flooding | 6.20 ft | 16 ft | |
| Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mt. Clemens, MI | No flooding | 5.95 ft | 16 ft | |
| Clinton River near Drayton Plains, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Clinton River near Mt. Clemens, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Clinton River at Auburn Hills, MI | No flood stage defined | 1.56 ft | — | |
| Clinton River at Sterling Heights, MI | No flood stage defined | 7.83 ft | — |