Major Flood
18 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
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
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 5, 1947 | 23.55 ft | — |
| May 11, 1943 | 21.89 ft | — |
| Apr 4, 1950 | 20.04 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clinton River at Mount Clemens?
The Clinton River at Mount Clemens gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04165500) 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 Clinton River at Mount Clemens?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clinton River at Mount Clemens is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clinton River rises?
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Where is the Clinton River at Mount Clemens gauge located?
The gauge is located in Macomb County, Michigan at coordinates 42.5958°N, 82.9097°W. USGS site number: 04165500. 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.