RIVER GAUGE · CLINTON RIVER
Clinton River near Clinton Township
Macomb County, Michigan
Water level5.76 ft
Flow153 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20.84 ft | 10,971 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1947 | 20 ft | — |
| Sep 30, 1981 | 19.56 ft | — |
More on Clinton River
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