Battle Creek at Battle Creek
Calhoun County, Michigan
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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