Chippewa River below Mt. Pleasant
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 10:15 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 15.58 ft1986
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 13.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 15.60 ftExpect widespread major flooding of residences located in Northern and Western Mt. Pleasant. Parks and golf courses adjacent to the river are under high water. South Leaton Road is underwater near the bridge that crosses the Chippewa River.
- 15.00 ftExpect widespread major flooding of residences located in Northern and Western Mt. Pleasant. Parks and golf courses adjacent to the river are under high water.
- 11.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of residences located in the north part of Mt. Pleasant.
- 10.00 ftExpect minor flooding of residences located in the north part of Mt. Pleasant, with many homes surrounded by high water.
- 8.00 ftExpect minor flooding of Island Park and Nelson Park in western Mt. Pleasant.
- 6.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to the river including portions of the Mount Pleasant Country Club Golf Course.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| 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 August 28, 2026.
Crest history
103 crests on NOAA’s list since 1933.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 12, 1986 | 15.58 ft |
| 2 | June 23, 2017 | 14.77 ft |
| 3 | March 8, 1946 | 12.78 ft |
| 4 | February 6, 1938 | 12.30 ft |
| 5 | March 20, 1948 | 12.30 ft |
| 6 | January 26, 1950 | 11.42 ft |
| 7 | September 1, 1975 | 11.18 ft |
| 8 | May 19, 2020 | 11.16 ft |
| 9 | March 6, 1935 | 11.06 ft |
| 10 | April 12, 1965 | 10.95 ft |
| 11 | May 19, 1974 | 10.67 ft |
| 12 | April 19, 2013 | 10.46 ft |
| 13 | February 1, 1988 | 10.44 ft |
| 14 | April 16, 2014 | 10.43 ft |
| 15 | March 21, 1976 | 10.41 ft |
| 16 | April 3, 1959 | 10.40 ft |
| 17 | February 21, 1994 | 10.29 ft |
| 18 | March 14, 2006 | 10.28 ft |
| 19 | May 3, 1933 | 10.20 ft |
| 20 | March 31, 1960 | 10.15 ft |
| 21 | April 5, 1956 | 10.13 ft |
| 22 | March 15, 2019 | 10.12 ft |
| 23 | July 9, 1957 | 9.92 ft |
| 24 | February 12, 2009 | 9.86 ft |
| 25 | June 2, 1945 | 9.75 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 2, 2024: 5.40 ft
- April 2, 2023: 7.98 ft
- April 7, 2022: 6.60 ft
- June 27, 2021: 5.63 ft
- May 19, 2020: 11.16 ft
- December 31, 2019: 8.83 ft
- March 15, 2019: 10.12 ft
- February 21, 2018: 8.76 ft
- June 23, 2017: 14.77 ft
- April 2, 2016: 7.49 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.