RIVER GAUGE · RIVER RAISIN
River Raisin at Blissfield
Lenawee County, Michigan
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Flow—
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Action681 ft
Minor flood683 ft
Moderate flood685 ft
Major flood687 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 687.5 ft
River Street floods.
- 687.1 ft
The flood of record set on February 20, 1981 is reached.
- 687 ft
Homes and businesses located near the river and on the west side of the village are inudated, forcing evacuation of many residents.
- 685.6 ft
Water begins to hit the bottom of the U.S. 223 bridge, and will dam up on the upstream side if the river continues to rise.
- 683 ft
Ellis Park begins to flood.
- 682 ft
The river reaches bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 1981 | 687.1 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 685.9 ft | 8,366 cfs |
| Dec 1, 2011 | 685.62 ft | 7,998 cfs |
More on River Raisin
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