Major Flood
19 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
20 ft
Extensive overland flooding occurs and the valley becomes covered by water.
19 ft
Some houses along Millar Road flood along with local golf courses.
18 ft
Water will likely flow over the Garfield, Utica and Hayes Road bridges.
17 ft
Water dams up against the Garfield, Utica and Hayes Road bridges, causing the river level on the upstream side of the bridges to be higher than what the river gauge will read downstream.
16 ft
Some low spots on Millar Road flood. Water reaches the bottoms of the Garfield, Uitca and Hayes Road bridges. Low land flooding increases.
13 ft
Some low lands adjacent to the river flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20.84 ft | 10,971 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1947 | 20 ft | — |
| Sep 30, 1981 | 19.56 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clinton River near Clinton Township?
The Clinton River near Clinton Township gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04164000) 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 near Clinton Township?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clinton River near Clinton Township is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clinton River rises?
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Where is the Clinton River near Clinton Township gauge located?
The gauge is located in Macomb County, Michigan at coordinates 42.5772°N, 82.9514°W. USGS site number: 04164000. 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.