Lower Rouge at Inkster
Wayne County, Michigan
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14.4 ft
Considerable damage occurs to residential areas. Wayne Park will be up to 10 feet under water.
- 13.6 ft
Brady Street in Dearborn will flood. Many bridges become impassable.
- 12.4 ft
Property damage will mainly be limited to park buildings and roads. Several homes may become isolated by flood water. Many roads will close due to flooding. Most highway bridges over the river in this area will be closed to traffic. U.S. Highway 12 (Michigan Avenue) will be covered by 4 feet of water in spots.
- 10 ft
Residential areas along Brady Street in Dearborn will become affected by water.
- 9 ft
River reaches bankfull in many locations.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1947 | 14.41 ft | — |
| Jun 25, 1968 | 13.62 ft | 3,600 cfs |
| May 22, 2004 | 13.13 ft | 3,155 cfs |
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