Rivers in Michigan
Clinton River at Mount Clemens
Below flood stage
5.79ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 12:18 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 16.00 ft
- Record crest
- 23.55 ft1947
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 16.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 23.00 ftExtensive overland and urban flooding occurs
- 18.00 ftSignificant flood damage occurs mainly downstream from Groesbeck Road to the flood bypass canal
- 17.00 ftLow spots on romeo Plank Road by partridge creek golf course, Cass Avenue and Hydenrich Road sometimes due to high flows down the middle branch clinton river along with high levels on the main branch
- 16.00 ftThe clubhouse at hillcrest country club floods
- 13.00 ftLowland areas flood, including several golf courses
- 11.00 ftLowland overflow begins adjacent to the river
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
51 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 6, 1947 | 23.55 ft |
| 2 | May 12, 1943 | 21.89 ft |
| 3 | April 5, 1950 | 20.04 ft |
| 4 | May 24, 2004 | 18.71 ft |
| 5 | October 1, 1981 | 18.50 ft |
| 6 | August 12, 2014 | 16.63 ft |
| 7 | February 10, 2001 | 16.60 ft |
| 8 | April 20, 1975 | 16.58 ft |
| 9 | February 25, 1985 | 16.25 ft |
| 10 | December 9, 1950 | 15.80 ft |
| 11 | March 6, 1974 | 15.69 ft |
| 12 | February 18, 1998 | 14.84 ft |
| 13 | July 19, 1996 | 14.66 ft |
| 14 | May 7, 1976 | 14.60 ft |
| 15 | February 23, 1990 | 14.50 ft |
| 16 | January 5, 1993 | 14.50 ft |
| 17 | May 2, 1983 | 13.81 ft |
| 18 | May 3, 1983 | 13.76 ft |
| 19 | March 3, 1976 | 13.48 ft |
| 20 | February 22, 1997 | 13.35 ft |
| 21 | March 30, 1940 | 13.24 ft |
| 22 | March 13, 1982 | 13.09 ft |
| 23 | March 21, 1984 | 13.07 ft |
| 24 | May 26, 1991 | 13.06 ft |
| 25 | April 23, 1999 | 13.06 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 12, 2014: 16.63 ft
- May 24, 2004: 18.71 ft
- February 10, 2001: 16.60 ft
- April 21, 2000: 11.95 ft
- April 23, 1999: 13.06 ft
- February 18, 1998: 14.84 ft
- February 22, 1997: 13.35 ft
- July 19, 1996: 14.66 ft
- June 27, 1994: 9.60 ft
- January 5, 1993: 14.50 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.
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.