Kalamazoo River at Marshall
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 7:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 8.00 ft
- Record crest
- 8.20 ft1950
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 10.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 10.00 ftExpect major flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
- 9.00 ftExpect moderate flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
- 8.00 ftExpect minor flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
- 6.00 ftRiver is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of farmland and pastures adjacent to the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | 6% |
| Major flooding | 6% |
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 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 29, 1950 | 8.20 ft |
| 2 | September 15, 2008 | 7.89 ft |
| 3 | March 22, 1948 | 7.85 ft |
| 4 | February 22, 2018 | 7.47 ft |
| 5 | July 25, 2010 | 7.44 ft |
| 6 | February 16, 1949 | 7.41 ft |
| 7 | March 17, 1982 | 7.40 ft |
| 8 | July 12, 2024 | 7.32 ft |
| 9 | May 20, 2020 | 7.14 ft |
| 10 | March 5, 1976 | 7.03 ft |
| 11 | March 12, 2009 | 6.99 ft |
| 12 | February 22, 1971 | 6.90 ft |
| 13 | June 30, 1968 | 6.86 ft |
| 14 | March 10, 1974 | 6.86 ft |
| 15 | May 1, 1956 | 6.73 ft |
| 16 | April 16, 1952 | 6.72 ft |
| 17 | April 7, 2017 | 6.68 ft |
| 18 | January 2, 1973 | 6.67 ft |
| 19 | May 29, 2011 | 6.48 ft |
| 20 | April 20, 2013 | 6.45 ft |
| 21 | February 20, 1981 | 6.44 ft |
| 22 | January 15, 2005 | 6.41 ft |
| 23 | February 21, 1951 | 6.38 ft |
| 24 | February 18, 2022 | 6.37 ft |
| 25 | April 1, 1960 | 6.32 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 12, 2024: 7.32 ft
- April 2, 2023: 5.97 ft
- February 18, 2022: 6.37 ft
- June 26, 2021: 5.99 ft
- May 20, 2020: 7.14 ft
- May 2, 2019: 5.54 ft
- February 22, 2018: 7.47 ft
- April 7, 2017: 6.68 ft
- August 16, 2016: 5.84 ft
- June 15, 2015: 5.96 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.