RIVER GAUGE · KALAMAZOO RIVER
Kalamazoo River at Battle Creek
Calhoun County, Michigan
Water level3.04 ft
Flow440 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft4,310 cfs
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 9 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas, farmland and rural roads downstream of Battle Creek.
- 7 ft
River is bankfull, overflow begins in areas downstream of Battle Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2018 | 8.4 ft | 6,290 cfs |
| Feb 25, 1985 | 7.95 ft | 5,760 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2008 | 7.78 ft | 5,240 cfs |
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