Major Flood
13 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.6 ft
Expect widespread major flooding of residences located in Northern and Western Mt. Pleasant. Parks and golf courses adjacent to the river are under high water. South Leaton Road is underwater near the bridge that crosses the Chippewa River.
15 ft
Expect widespread major flooding of residences located in Northern and Western Mt. Pleasant. Parks and golf courses adjacent to the river are under high water.
11 ft
Expect moderate flooding of residences located in the north part of Mt. Pleasant.
10 ft
Expect minor flooding of residences located in the north part of Mt. Pleasant, with many homes surrounded by high water.
8 ft
Expect minor flooding of Island Park and Nelson Park in western Mt. Pleasant.
6 ft
River is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river including portions of the Mount Pleasant Country Club Golf Course.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1986 | 15.58 ft | 6,660 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 14.77 ft | 5,960 cfs |
| Mar 7, 1946 | 12.78 ft | 4,960 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MPTM4
River
Chippewa River
County
Isabella, MI
Coordinates
43.6261°N, 84.7078°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant?
The Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04154000) 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 Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Chippewa River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant gauge located?
The gauge is located in Isabella County, Michigan at coordinates 43.6261°N, 84.7078°W. USGS site number: 04154000. 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.