Rivers in Michigan
River Raisin at Monroe City
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 11.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 9.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 9.50 ftSeveral homes flood on the western edge of Monroe.
- 9.00 ftFlooding begins at the Monroe YMCA.
- 8.00 ftSome minor overflow begins.
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
32 crests on NOAA’s list since 1950.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 14, 1984 | 13.40 ft |
| 2 | December 27, 1977 | 12.10 ft |
| 3 | February 22, 2022 | 11.99 ft |
| 4 | March 15, 1982 | 11.70 ft |
| 5 | January 25, 1999 | 11.50 ft |
| 6 | February 23, 1994 | 11.50 ft |
| 7 | February 11, 2009 | 10.86 ft |
| 8 | February 15, 2005 | 10.81 ft |
| 9 | February 26, 1985 | 10.69 ft |
| 10 | January 5, 1952 | 10.69 ft |
| 11 | March 23, 1978 | 10.23 ft |
| 12 | December 2, 2011 | 10.22 ft |
| 13 | September 7, 1981 | 10.10 ft |
| 14 | March 29, 1950 | 10.08 ft |
| 15 | March 12, 2009 | 9.92 ft |
| 16 | February 20, 1981 | 9.87 ft |
| 17 | January 22, 2005 | 9.86 ft |
| 18 | January 26, 2024 | 9.80 ft |
| 19 | February 13, 2008 | 9.69 ft |
| 20 | February 22, 2018 | 9.55 ft |
| 21 | February 9, 2019 | 9.55 ft |
| 22 | March 6, 1976 | 9.49 ft |
| 23 | May 3, 1983 | 9.48 ft |
| 24 | February 13, 2001 | 9.40 ft |
| 25 | February 25, 1986 | 9.33 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 26, 2024: 9.80 ft
- February 22, 2022: 11.99 ft
- January 15, 2020: 9.28 ft
- May 5, 2019: 9.19 ft
- February 9, 2019: 9.55 ft
- February 22, 2018: 9.55 ft
- December 2, 2011: 10.22 ft
- March 12, 2009: 9.92 ft
- February 11, 2009: 10.86 ft
- February 21, 2008: 9.02 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. Gauge readings are temporarily unavailable.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.