Major Flood
6 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5 ft
Expect moderate flooding of sections of Wagner Drive and apartment buildings along Wagner Drive.
4.5 ft
Consumers Energy power station on Elm Street along left bank of stream experiences flooding of concrete lot that supports high voltage equipment. Commercial developments along Elm and Union Streets begin to experience flooding.
4.34 ft
Water begins to flow around Verona Dam directly below gage, jeopardizing the dam.
4 ft
Expect minor flooding of City Park and basement flooding of homes in Union Street area. Parking lots of commercial interests along Elm and Union Streets will flood.
3 ft
River is bankfull. Flooding of low lying areas occurs in the vicinity of Pine Lake Road and McAllister Road at the river crossings. Rising waters begin to impact the backyards of homes in the vicinity of the river near Pine Lake Road and McAllister Road in Pennfield Township.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1947 | 4.48 ft | 3,640 cfs |
| Apr 20, 1975 | 4.44 ft | 3,590 cfs |
| Mar 20, 1948 | 4.19 ft | 3,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Battle Creek at Battle Creek?
The Battle Creek at Battle Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04105000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Battle Creek at Battle Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Battle Creek at Battle Creek is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Battle Creek rises?
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Where is the Battle Creek at Battle Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Calhoun County, Michigan at coordinates 42.3314°N, 85.1536°W. USGS site number: 04105000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.