Rivers in Michigan
River Raisin near Adrian
Below flood stage
6.65ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:15 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Record crest
- 15.84 ft2015
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftSignificant flooding begins to occur in residential areas.
- 22.00 ftFlooding begins around Deerfield Road bridge.
- 20.00 ftFlooding begins around Laberdee Road bridge.
- 18.00 ftIHFS.BAK IHFSDB_REPORT.SH IHFSDB_TO_MC_NONFP.SH IHFSDB_TO_MC.SH IHFS_FIELDS.TXT LOWER_CASE.SH LOWER_CASE_TABULAR.SH MIXEDCASE_IHFS.TXT SED_ADDBACKSLASH STREET_ROAD_CONVERT.SH**flood stage*** flooding begins around Academy Road bridge.
- 8.00 ftBankfull stage will be reached. Overflow begins in wooded areas and some agricultural land 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
41 crests on NOAA’s list since 1956.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 29, 2015 | 15.84 ft |
| 2 | March 15, 1982 | 15.77 ft |
| 3 | February 25, 1985 | 15.62 ft |
| 4 | February 11, 2001 | 14.90 ft |
| 5 | April 30, 1956 | 14.87 ft |
| 6 | May 3, 1983 | 14.72 ft |
| 7 | September 4, 1981 | 14.28 ft |
| 8 | February 21, 1971 | 14.00 ft |
| 9 | January 6, 1993 | 14.00 ft |
| 10 | March 23, 1978 | 13.90 ft |
| 11 | June 27, 1968 | 13.83 ft |
| 12 | December 31, 1990 | 13.80 ft |
| 13 | January 25, 1999 | 13.80 ft |
| 14 | January 31, 1969 | 13.52 ft |
| 15 | February 18, 1976 | 13.33 ft |
| 16 | May 20, 2000 | 13.30 ft |
| 17 | January 10, 2008 | 13.17 ft |
| 18 | February 20, 1981 | 13.01 ft |
| 19 | February 19, 1998 | 12.94 ft |
| 20 | June 2, 1989 | 12.91 ft |
| 21 | February 23, 1997 | 12.70 ft |
| 22 | March 5, 1979 | 12.58 ft |
| 23 | March 10, 1974 | 12.55 ft |
| 24 | April 6, 1988 | 12.50 ft |
| 25 | November 14, 1992 | 12.50 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 29, 2015: 15.84 ft
- January 10, 2008: 13.17 ft
- February 11, 2001: 14.90 ft
- May 20, 2000: 13.30 ft
- January 25, 1999: 13.80 ft
- February 19, 1998: 12.94 ft
- February 23, 1997: 12.70 ft
- June 20, 1996: 11.71 ft
- May 11, 1996: 11.30 ft
- January 22, 1995: 10.43 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.