Rivers in Michigan
Mill Creek near Dexter
Below flood stage
7.03ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 5:45 PM EDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 12.95 ft1968
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 13.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 12.00 ftConsiderable flooding occurs over agricultural land.
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
17 crests on NOAA’s list since 1952.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 26, 1968 | 12.95 ft |
| 2 | April 29, 1956 | 12.20 ft |
| 3 | February 10, 2001 | 12.00 ft |
| 4 | September 1, 1975 | 11.95 ft |
| 5 | December 29, 1969 | 11.84 ft |
| 6 | February 20, 1971 | 11.80 ft |
| 7 | March 12, 1962 | 11.73 ft |
| 8 | March 5, 1976 | 11.39 ft |
| 9 | April 5, 1965 | 11.04 ft |
| 10 | February 22, 1997 | 10.85 ft |
| 11 | April 24, 1999 | 10.53 ft |
| 12 | February 18, 1998 | 10.45 ft |
| 13 | June 25, 2000 | 10.35 ft |
| 14 | March 11, 1952 | 10.30 ft |
| 15 | March 4, 1977 | 10.21 ft |
| 16 | August 4, 1995 | 10.13 ft |
| 17 | June 19, 1996 | 9.54 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 10, 2001: 12.00 ft
- June 25, 2000: 10.35 ft
- April 24, 1999: 10.53 ft
- February 18, 1998: 10.45 ft
- February 22, 1997: 10.85 ft
- June 19, 1996: 9.54 ft
- August 4, 1995: 10.13 ft
- March 4, 1977: 10.21 ft
- March 5, 1976: 11.39 ft
- September 1, 1975: 11.95 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.