RIVER GAUGE · KALAMAZOO RIVER
Kalamazoo River near New Richmond
Allegan County, Michigan
Water level10.52 ft
Flow1,180 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft5,000 cfs
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Expect major flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river.
- 19 ft
Expect moderate flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river. Considerable flooding of boat launch and trails along the river.
- 17 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river. Boardwalk along the river and boat launch would be flooded.
- 15 ft
River is bankfull and begins to spill over into large swampy areas along the river. Boardwalk along the river would become flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2013 | 18.58 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Feb 23, 2018 | 18.3 ft | 10,600 cfs |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 17.4 ft | 8,670 cfs |
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