Is the Kalamazoo River flooding?

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The Kalamazoo River is tracked by 9 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 Kalamazoo River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 9 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 8 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 Kalamazoo River at Comstock, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.69 ft on 25 February 2018, carrying 6,860 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1933 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.53 ft, 7.2 ft below that record.

Drains 1,010 sq mi · gauge elevation 756 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Kalamazoo River at Marshall, MINo flooding4.49 ft8 ft
Kalamazoo River near Battle Creek, MINo flooding3.42 ft9 ft
Kalamazoo River at Comstock, MINo flooding4.53 ft9 ft
Kalamazoo River at New Richmond, MINo flooding10.62 ft17 ft
Kalamazoo River near Marengo, MINo current data
Kalamazoo River at Plainwell, MINo current data
Kalamazoo River near Allegan, MINo current data
Kalamazoo River near Fennville, MINo current data
Kalamazoo River near New Richmond, MINo current data
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.