Major Flood
10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Expect major flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
9 ft
Expect moderate flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
8 ft
Expect minor flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
6 ft
River is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of farmland and pastures adjacent to the river.
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 28, 1950 | 8.2 ft | 2,130 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 7.89 ft | 2,030 cfs |
| Mar 21, 1948 | 7.85 ft | 1,960 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MARM4
River
Kalamazoo River
County
Calhoun, MI
Coordinates
42.2648°N, 84.9639°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kalamazoo River at Marshall?
The Kalamazoo River at Marshall gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04103500) 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 Kalamazoo River at Marshall?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kalamazoo River at Marshall is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kalamazoo River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kalamazoo River at Marshall 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 Kalamazoo River at Marshall gauge located?
The gauge is located in Calhoun County, Michigan at coordinates 42.2648°N, 84.9639°W. USGS site number: 04103500. 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.