Rivers in Michigan
River Raisin at Blissfield
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 687.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 685.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 683.00 ft |
| Action | 681.00 ft |
- 687.50 ftRiver Street floods.
- 687.10 ftThe flood of record set on February 20, 1981 is reached.
- 687.00 ftHomes and businesses located near the river and on the west side of the village are inudated, forcing evacuation of many residents.
- 685.60 ftWater begins to hit the bottom of the U.S. 223 bridge, and will dam up on the upstream side if the river continues to rise.
- 683.00 ftEllis Park begins to flood.
- 682.00 ftThe river reaches bankfull.
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 1981.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 20, 1981 | 687.10 ft |
| 2 | June 29, 2015 | 685.90 ft |
| 3 | December 1, 2011 | 685.62 ft |
| 4 | March 12, 2009 | 685.40 ft |
| 5 | February 8, 2008 | 685.10 ft |
| 6 | February 22, 2018 | 684.19 ft |
| 7 | July 5, 2008 | 684.12 ft |
| 8 | February 20, 1998 | 684.10 ft |
| 9 | January 25, 2000 | 684.00 ft |
| 10 | April 29, 2011 | 683.98 ft |
| 11 | May 20, 2020 | 683.96 ft |
| 12 | January 11, 2008 | 683.80 ft |
| 13 | May 3, 2019 | 683.80 ft |
| 14 | January 15, 2005 | 683.65 ft |
| 15 | June 20, 1996 | 683.50 ft |
| 16 | May 13, 2002 | 683.50 ft |
| 17 | January 13, 2020 | 683.46 ft |
| 18 | February 13, 2009 | 683.22 ft |
| 19 | February 11, 2001 | 683.20 ft |
| 20 | March 1, 2023 | 683.10 ft |
| 21 | March 8, 2011 | 682.90 ft |
| 22 | June 23, 2006 | 682.54 ft |
| 23 | February 23, 1997 | 682.50 ft |
| 24 | January 7, 2007 | 681.63 ft |
| 25 | February 25, 1985 | 681.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 1, 2023: 683.10 ft
- May 20, 2020: 683.96 ft
- January 13, 2020: 683.46 ft
- May 3, 2019: 683.80 ft
- February 22, 2018: 684.19 ft
- June 29, 2015: 685.90 ft
- December 1, 2011: 685.62 ft
- April 29, 2011: 683.98 ft
- March 8, 2011: 682.90 ft
- March 12, 2009: 685.40 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. Stage measured manually and reported by river observer. No automated gauge on-site. 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.