RIVER GAUGE · KALAMAZOO RIVER
Kalamazoo River at Comstock
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Water level4.25 ft
Flow739 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft3,000 cfs
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Expect extensive basement flooding and major flooding of businesses and the first floors of homes in the Portage Creek, Axtell Creek, and Gull Street areas in Kalamazoo.
- 10 ft
Expect moderate flooding of homes along Portage Creek, near Gull Street and Recreation Park. Industrial areas in Kalamazoo begin to flood.
- 9 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas, the park in Comstock, and residential areas along Portage Creek, near Gull Street and the Recreation Park.
- 8 ft
Expect minor flooding in park in Comstock.
- 7 ft
River is bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2018 | 11.69 ft | 6,860 cfs |
| Apr 7, 1947 | 10.94 ft | 6,910 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1985 | 10.91 ft | 6,410 cfs |
More on Kalamazoo River
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