Kalamazoo River at Battle Creek
Observed Thu, Oct 1, 3:45 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.40 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 9.00 ftExpect minor flooding of low lying areas, farmland and rural roads downstream of Battle Creek.
- 7.00 ftRiver is bankfull, overflow begins in areas downstream of Battle Creek.
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
61 crests on NOAA’s list since 1960.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 23, 2018 | 8.40 ft |
| 2 | February 26, 1985 | 7.95 ft |
| 3 | September 17, 2008 | 7.78 ft |
| 4 | March 17, 1982 | 7.40 ft |
| 5 | April 21, 1975 | 7.36 ft |
| 6 | May 20, 2020 | 6.98 ft |
| 7 | June 3, 1989 | 6.86 ft |
| 8 | April 8, 2017 | 6.80 ft |
| 9 | March 11, 2009 | 6.76 ft |
| 10 | February 12, 2001 | 6.56 ft |
| 11 | May 24, 2004 | 6.54 ft |
| 12 | January 15, 2005 | 6.53 ft |
| 13 | May 29, 2011 | 6.52 ft |
| 14 | March 11, 1974 | 6.39 ft |
| 15 | April 1, 1960 | 6.38 ft |
| 16 | July 14, 2024 | 6.36 ft |
| 17 | March 6, 1976 | 6.32 ft |
| 18 | March 13, 1990 | 6.32 ft |
| 19 | June 25, 2015 | 6.13 ft |
| 20 | February 21, 1981 | 6.12 ft |
| 21 | April 21, 2013 | 6.11 ft |
| 22 | February 4, 1968 | 6.07 ft |
| 23 | January 3, 1973 | 6.00 ft |
| 24 | April 22, 1993 | 6.00 ft |
| 25 | March 14, 1986 | 5.93 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 14, 2024: 6.36 ft
- April 5, 2023: 5.82 ft
- February 20, 2022: 5.54 ft
- June 30, 2021: 5.51 ft
- May 20, 2020: 6.98 ft
- June 22, 2019: 5.84 ft
- February 23, 2018: 8.40 ft
- April 8, 2017: 6.80 ft
- August 17, 2016: 5.34 ft
- June 25, 2015: 6.13 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.