RIVER GAUGE · ROUGE RIVER
Rouge River at Southfield
Oakland County, Michigan
Water level4.15 ft
Flow36 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
The river reaches Beech Road.
- 12 ft
The river reaches Foot bridge and bottom of Beech Road bridge. Water may backup the Upper Rouge River in Farmington Hills flooding some apartment complexes at or above this stage.
- 5 ft
The river reaches bankfull.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1968 | 19.04 ft | 4,900 cfs |
| May 26, 2011 | 14.16 ft | 2,265 cfs |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 13.95 ft | 2,430 cfs |
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