Is the Upper River Rouge flooding?
The Upper River Rouge 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 Upper River Rouge is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 Upper River Rouge at Farmington, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.70 ft on 25 June 1968, carrying 1,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1959 (63 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.12 ft, 5.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper River Rouge at Detroit, MI | No current data | — | — | — |
| Upper River Rouge at Farmington, MI | No flood stage defined | 3.12 ft | — |