Major Flood
687 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
685 ft
Minor Flood
683 ft
Action Stage
681 ft
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.
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 19, 1981 | 687.1 ft | — |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 685.9 ft | 8,366 cfs |
| Dec 1, 2011 | 685.62 ft | 7,998 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BLIM4
River
River Raisin
County
Lenawee, MI
Coordinates
41.8333°N, 83.8667°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of River Raisin at Blissfield?
The River Raisin at Blissfield gauge is maintained by USGS 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 River Raisin at Blissfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for River Raisin at Blissfield is 683 feet. Action stage begins at 681 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 685 feet, and major flooding at 687 feet.
How do I get alerts when River Raisin rises?
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Where is the River Raisin at Blissfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lenawee County, Michigan at coordinates 41.8333°N, 83.8667°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NWS
- Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site.
- 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.