RIVER GAUGE · ROUGE RIVER
Rouge River at Detroit
Wayne County, Michigan
Water level5.39 ft
Flow68 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Fenkell Avenue floods to a depth of 3 feet and some businesses along Fenkell, where it crosses the upper rouge, flood. Evacuation of several residents is likely with many basements flooding in Livonia.
- 18 ft
Flooding begins on Fenkell Avenue, Middlebelt Road, several side streets and residential areas in Redford Township and Livonia.
- 15 ft
Flooding begins in some park areas, the River Rouge Municipal Golf Course, and a few homes. Most flood damage occurs on the Upper Rouge River with minor flooding occurring on the main branch.
- 14 ft
The river reaches bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1968 | 21.4 ft | — |
| May 26, 2011 | 20.23 ft | 5,908 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1981 | 19.92 ft | — |
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