RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE ROUGE
Middle Rouge at Dearborn Heights
Wayne County, Michigan
Water level3.70 ft
Flow81 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Edward Hines Drive will be under 5 feet of water in low lying spots, closing travel completely. Some sewers will begin to backup due to the river. Water will reach some roads and backyards.
- 7 ft
Hines Park begins to flood. Part of Hines Drive will be closed to travel.
- 5 ft
The river reaches bankfull in many places.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2004 | 10.74 ft | 3,331 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 10.65 ft | 2,885 cfs |
| May 26, 2011 | 10.58 ft | 2,370 cfs |
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