Major Flood
9 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
8 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
An 8.0 ft stage reaches geenerally bankful along reach of creek. Water is likely to reach the bottom of a house by the downstream side of Beech Daly bridge. Also, water may backup through storm drains into basements at lower stages.
7.7 ft
Water begins to hit the bottom of Beech Daly Road bridge by the river gauge.
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 11, 2014 | 10.2 ft | 1,615 cfs |
| May 1, 2019 | 9.77 ft | 478 cfs |
| Jul 16, 2021 | 8.9 ft | 391 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Ecorse Creek at Dearborn Hgts?
The Ecorse Creek at Dearborn Hgts gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04168580) 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 Ecorse Creek at Dearborn Hgts?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Ecorse Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Ecorse Creek at Dearborn Hgts 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 Ecorse Creek at Dearborn Hgts gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wayne County, Michigan at coordinates 42.2694°N, 83.2897°W. USGS site number: 04168580. 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