Battle Creek at Battle Creek
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 6.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 5.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 4.00 ft |
| Action | 3.00 ft |
- 5.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of sections of Wagner Drive and apartment buildings along Wagner Drive.
- 4.50 ftConsumers Energy power station on Elm Street along left bank of stream experiences flooding of concrete lot that supports high voltage equipment. Commercial developments along Elm and Union Streets begin to experience flooding.
- 4.34 ftWater begins to flow around Verona Dam directly below gage, jeopardizing the dam.
- 4.00 ftExpect minor flooding of City Park and basement flooding of homes in Union Street area. Parking lots of commercial interests along Elm and Union Streets will flood.
- 3.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Flooding of low lying areas occurs in the vicinity of Pine Lake Road and McAllister Road at the river crossings. Rising waters begin to impact the backyards of homes in the vicinity of the river near Pine Lake Road and McAllister Road in Pennfield Township.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 25, 2026.
Crest history
56 crests on NOAA’s list since 1931.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 7, 1947 | 4.48 ft |
| 2 | April 21, 1975 | 4.44 ft |
| 3 | March 21, 1948 | 4.19 ft |
| 4 | February 22, 2018 | 4.12 ft |
| 5 | February 26, 1985 | 3.98 ft |
| 6 | May 24, 2004 | 3.64 ft |
| 7 | March 16, 1982 | 3.54 ft |
| 8 | June 3, 1943 | 3.52 ft |
| 9 | March 18, 1942 | 3.51 ft |
| 10 | September 17, 2008 | 3.45 ft |
| 11 | August 8, 2017 | 3.32 ft |
| 12 | June 25, 2015 | 3.30 ft |
| 13 | February 12, 2001 | 3.23 ft |
| 14 | May 20, 2020 | 3.20 ft |
| 15 | January 15, 2005 | 3.17 ft |
| 16 | March 7, 1979 | 3.11 ft |
| 17 | June 22, 2019 | 3.08 ft |
| 18 | March 10, 1974 | 3.05 ft |
| 19 | March 11, 2009 | 2.94 ft |
| 20 | April 22, 1993 | 2.88 ft |
| 21 | March 13, 1990 | 2.84 ft |
| 22 | May 28, 2011 | 2.84 ft |
| 23 | April 7, 2023 | 2.83 ft |
| 24 | March 13, 1986 | 2.81 ft |
| 25 | February 23, 1997 | 2.78 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 29, 2024: 2.54 ft
- April 7, 2023: 2.83 ft
- February 20, 2022: 2.63 ft
- June 30, 2021: 2.42 ft
- May 20, 2020: 3.20 ft
- June 22, 2019: 3.08 ft
- February 22, 2018: 4.12 ft
- August 8, 2017: 3.32 ft
- April 13, 2016: 2.17 ft
- June 25, 2015: 3.30 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the North Central River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.