Is the West Fork Portage Creek flooding?

Michigan · 2 gauges · Michigan river levels

The West Fork Portage Creek 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 West Fork Portage Creek 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.

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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 West Fork Portage Creek at Kalamazoo, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 3.88 ft on 15 October 2017, carrying 65 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (66 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.48 ft, 1.4 ft below that record.

Drains 19 sq mi · gauge elevation 858 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
West Fork Portage Creek near Oshtemo, MINo flood stage defined1.66 ft
West Fork Portage Creek at Kalamazoo, MINo flood stage defined2.48 ft
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.