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
22.5 ft
Water reaches the main MichCon building.
22 ft
Water reaches the back building and parking lot of MichCon.
19.5 ft
Canal Street floods by the river gauge. Water reaches apartments on Island Drive.
18.3 ft
The record flood of March 14, 1918 is reached.
17 ft
Water may begin to backup drain on Wall Street at Canal Street and also in parking lot of apartments at that intersection. Parts of Canal Street flood. Water begins to flood Island Drive.
16 ft
The Riverside Park dirt parking lot floods. Water may begin to backup street drains on Island Drive by Island Park.
15 ft
Flooding begins at Island Park, Riverside Park and Fuller Recreation Area.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 1918 | 18.3 ft | 5,840 cfs |
| Apr 4, 1947 | 18 ft | 5,170 cfs |
| Jun 25, 1968 | 17.5 ft | 4,610 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Huron River at Ann Arbor?
The Huron River at Ann Arbor gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04174500) 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 Huron River at Ann Arbor?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Huron River at Ann Arbor 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 Huron River rises?
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Where is the Huron River at Ann Arbor gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washtenaw County, Michigan at coordinates 42.2875°N, 83.7333°W. USGS site number: 04174500. 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.