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
6 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Water reaches Willits Road.
11 ft
Water reaches Maple Road by the river gauge.
9 ft
Water reaches house by the river gauge.
8 ft
Water reaches Baldwin Street by the rier gauge.
6 ft
Water reaches businesses on Old Woodward Avenue.
5.5 ft
Water begins to flow into the parking lot of businesses on Old Woodward.
4.5 ft
River is bankfull at the gauge by Maple Road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1968 | 8.7 ft | 1,390 cfs |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 6.06 ft | 768 cfs |
| Jan 11, 2020 | 6.05 ft | 766 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rouge River at Birmingham?
The Rouge River at Birmingham gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04166000) 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 Rouge River at Birmingham?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rouge River at Birmingham is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rouge River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rouge River at Birmingham 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 Rouge River at Birmingham gauge located?
The gauge is located in Oakland County, Michigan at coordinates 42.5458°N, 83.2236°W. USGS site number: 04166000. 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