Major Flood
8 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
Expect major flooding of several homes built adjacent to the river.
7 ft
Expect moderate flooding of several homes built adjacent to the river. Water covers south 29th Street just south of EW Avenue.
6 ft
Expect minor basement flooding of several homes built adjacent to the river.
5.5 ft
Minor basement flooding begins at the first house near the gage.
5 ft
Expect overflows into wooded areas, yards, a few outbuildings, and farmland adjacent to the river.
4.5 ft
River is near bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2018 | 6.18 ft | — |
| May 18, 2020 | 5.83 ft | — |
| Jun 1, 1989 | 5.81 ft | 416 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VCKM4
River
Portage River
County
Kalamazoo, MI
Coordinates
42.1148°N, 85.4856°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Portage River near Vicksburg?
The Portage River near Vicksburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04097170) 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 Portage River near Vicksburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Portage River near Vicksburg is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Portage River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Portage River near Vicksburg 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 Portage River near Vicksburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan at coordinates 42.1148°N, 85.4856°W. USGS site number: 04097170. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of NWS and USGS
- 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.