RIVER GAUGE · CLINTON RIVER
Clinton River at Mount Clemens
Macomb County, Michigan
Water level5.66 ft
Flow588 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Extensive overland and urban flooding occurs
- 18 ft
Significant flood damage occurs mainly downstream from Groesbeck Road to the flood bypass canal
- 17 ft
Low spots on romeo Plank Road by partridge creek golf course, Cass Avenue and Hydenrich Road sometimes due to high flows down the middle branch clinton river along with high levels on the main branch
- 16 ft
The clubhouse at hillcrest country club floods
- 13 ft
Lowland areas flood, including several golf courses
- 11 ft
Lowland overflow begins adjacent to the river
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1947 | 23.55 ft | — |
| May 11, 1943 | 21.89 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 1950 | 20.04 ft | — |
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