Is the Dowagiac River flooding?
The Dowagiac River is tracked by 2 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 Dowagiac River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 Dowagiac River at Sumnerville, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.60 ft on 15 September 2008, carrying 2,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1961 (65 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.18 ft, 6.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowagiac River at Sumnerville, MI | No flooding | 5.18 ft | 8 ft | |
| Dowagiac River at State Hwy 51 near Dowagiac, MI | No flood stage defined | 2.49 ft | — |