Rivers in Michigan
Middle Rouge at Dearborn Heights
Below flood stage
3.76ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 10.74 ft2004
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 12.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 11.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 10.00 ftEdward Hines Drive will be under 5 feet of water in low lying spots, closing travel completely. Some sewers will begin to backup due to the river. Water will reach some roads and backyards.
- 7.00 ftHines Park begins to flood. Part of Hines Drive will be closed to travel.
- 5.00 ftThe river reaches bankfull in many places.
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
40 crests on NOAA’s list since 1948.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 13, 2004 | 10.74 ft |
| 2 | June 26, 2021 | 10.65 ft |
| 3 | May 26, 2011 | 10.58 ft |
| 4 | May 10, 1948 | 10.50 ft |
| 5 | May 10, 1966 | 10.50 ft |
| 6 | August 25, 2023 | 10.19 ft |
| 7 | September 7, 1990 | 10.05 ft |
| 8 | January 12, 2020 | 9.98 ft |
| 9 | June 26, 1968 | 9.96 ft |
| 10 | August 11, 2014 | 9.90 ft |
| 11 | May 2, 1983 | 9.86 ft |
| 12 | October 1, 1981 | 9.71 ft |
| 13 | June 25, 2000 | 9.65 ft |
| 14 | February 10, 2001 | 9.61 ft |
| 15 | February 24, 1985 | 9.55 ft |
| 16 | December 30, 1990 | 9.51 ft |
| 17 | February 18, 1998 | 9.41 ft |
| 18 | June 22, 1989 | 9.40 ft |
| 19 | May 7, 1976 | 9.36 ft |
| 20 | January 5, 1993 | 9.30 ft |
| 21 | September 4, 1981 | 9.21 ft |
| 22 | August 13, 1994 | 9.09 ft |
| 23 | March 21, 1984 | 9.06 ft |
| 24 | February 22, 1997 | 9.00 ft |
| 25 | April 25, 1977 | 8.90 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 25, 2023: 10.19 ft
- June 26, 2021: 10.65 ft
- January 12, 2020: 9.98 ft
- August 11, 2014: 9.90 ft
- May 26, 2011: 10.58 ft
- May 13, 2004: 10.74 ft
- April 5, 2003: 7.55 ft
- February 10, 2001: 9.61 ft
- June 25, 2000: 9.65 ft
- April 23, 1999: 8.86 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.