River Raisin near Tecumseh
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 15.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 14.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 13.00 ft |
| Action | 11.00 ft |
- 14.00 ftThe river may begin to affect structures in the Tecumseh waste water treatment plant.
- 13.00 ftThe river begins to flood Raisin Center Highway by the river gauge.
- 7.00 ftThe river reaches bankfull. Overflow into the woods and some fields 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 September 23, 2025.
Crest history
25 crests on NOAA’s list since 1968.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 26, 1968 | 12.66 ft |
| 2 | March 14, 1982 | 12.07 ft |
| 3 | February 24, 1985 | 12.00 ft |
| 4 | December 31, 1990 | 11.80 ft |
| 5 | January 5, 1993 | 11.50 ft |
| 6 | May 3, 1983 | 11.22 ft |
| 7 | February 21, 1971 | 11.00 ft |
| 8 | March 15, 1997 | 10.50 ft |
| 9 | March 24, 1993 | 10.50 ft |
| 10 | March 5, 1976 | 10.43 ft |
| 11 | March 4, 1979 | 10.25 ft |
| 12 | February 14, 1984 | 10.22 ft |
| 13 | March 18, 1980 | 10.21 ft |
| 14 | March 22, 1978 | 10.19 ft |
| 15 | February 23, 1974 | 10.03 ft |
| 16 | June 1, 1989 | 10.00 ft |
| 17 | September 16, 1992 | 9.95 ft |
| 18 | June 29, 1973 | 9.84 ft |
| 19 | May 10, 1996 | 9.80 ft |
| 20 | October 11, 1990 | 9.80 ft |
| 21 | March 5, 1970 | 9.56 ft |
| 22 | April 5, 1988 | 9.50 ft |
| 23 | October 16, 1992 | 9.40 ft |
| 24 | March 14, 1995 | 9.30 ft |
| 25 | March 29, 1977 | 9.08 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 15, 1997: 10.50 ft
- May 10, 1996: 9.80 ft
- March 14, 1995: 9.30 ft
- March 24, 1993: 10.50 ft
- January 5, 1993: 11.50 ft
- October 16, 1992: 9.40 ft
- September 16, 1992: 9.95 ft
- December 31, 1990: 11.80 ft
- October 11, 1990: 9.80 ft
- June 1, 1989: 10.00 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 48 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.