Major Flood
21 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RCMM4
River
Kalamazoo River
County
Allegan, MI
Coordinates
42.6509°N, 86.1067°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kalamazoo River near New Richmond?
The Kalamazoo River near New Richmond gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04108660) 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 near New Richmond?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kalamazoo River near New Richmond is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kalamazoo River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kalamazoo River near New Richmond 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 near New Richmond gauge located?
The gauge is located in Allegan County, Michigan at coordinates 42.6509°N, 86.1067°W. USGS site number: 04108660. 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.