Major Flood
11 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Rogue River Road bridge.
11.35 ft
Expect major flooding of residences in low lying areas adjacent to the river and along Packer Drive and Rogue River Drive.
10 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Packer Drive bridge.
9.5 ft
Flooding reaches the foundation of a few homes near the Rogue River Road bridge
9.27 ft
Expect minor to moderate flooding of several residences adjacent to the river.
9 ft
Water begins to flood portions of Packer Drive upstream of the river gage.
8.5 ft
Flooding begins on portions of the trails at the Rockford Dog Park.
8 ft
Expect minor flooding of homes upstream of Rockford.
7 ft
River is 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1986 | 11.35 ft | 6,000 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 9.39 ft | 2,420 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1976 | 9.29 ft | 3,540 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rogue River at Rockford?
The Rogue River at Rockford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04118500) 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 Rogue River at Rockford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rogue River at Rockford is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rogue River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rogue River at Rockford 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 Rogue River at Rockford gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kent County, Michigan at coordinates 43.0822°N, 85.5909°W. USGS site number: 04118500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.