Is the Prairie River flooding?
The Prairie 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 Prairie River 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 Prairie River near Nottawa, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.80 ft on 23 February 2018, carrying 811 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1963 (63 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.11 ft, 3.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie River at Orland Road near Bronson, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Prairie River at US 12 near Burr Oak, MI | No flood stage defined | 15.32 ft | — | |
| Prairie River near Nottawa, MI | No flood stage defined | 3.11 ft | — |