Is the Portage Creek flooding?
The Portage Creek 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 Portage Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 Portage Creek at Kalamazoo, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 5.66 ft on 17 June 2024, carrying 583 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1948 (29 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.23 ft, 3.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Creek at Portage, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Portage Creek near Kalamazoo, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Portage Creek at Kalamazoo, MI | No flood stage defined | 2.23 ft | — |