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SwedenKalamazoo River at Comstock water level
River gauge, Kalamazoo River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 666 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Kalamazoo River at Comstock reads 4.19 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.81 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.13 ft and 4.19 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.69 ftFebruary 25, 2018
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 4.81 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- Expect extensive basement flooding and major flooding of businesses and the first floors of homes in the Portage Creek, Axtell Creek, and Gull Street areas in Kalamazoo.
- 10.00 ft
- Expect moderate flooding of homes along Portage Creek, near Gull Street and Recreation Park. Industrial areas in Kalamazoo begin to flood.
- 9.00 ft
- Expect minor flooding of low lying areas, the park in Comstock, and residential areas along Portage Creek, near Gull Street and the Recreation Park.
- 8.00 ft
- Expect minor flooding in park in Comstock.
- 7.00 ft
- River is bankfull.
- 4.19 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.69 ft | February 25, 2018 |
| 2 | 10.94 ft | April 8, 1947 |
| 3 | 10.91 ft | February 28, 1985 |
| 4 | 10.43 ft | September 18, 2008 |
| 5 | 10.20 ft | March 19, 1982 |
| 6 | 10.15 ft | March 22, 1948 |
| 7 | 10.04 ft | April 22, 1975 |
| 8 | 9.75 ft | April 9, 2017 |
| 9 | 9.65 ft | March 30, 1950 |
| 10 | 9.41 ft | June 5, 1943 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.44 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Kalamazoo River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo River at MarshallRiver gauge, Kalamazoo River | 4.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Kalamazoo River near Battle CreekRiver gauge, Kalamazoo River | 2.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Kalamazoo River near AlleganRiver gauge, Kalamazoo River | 1,110 cfs | Normal | −30.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Kalamazoo River at New RichmondRiver gauge, Kalamazoo River | 10.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 39 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Creek at KalamazooRiver gauge, Portage Creek | 41.4 cfs | Low | −2.3 cfs | 3.3 mi |
| West Fork Portage Creek at KalamazooRiver gauge, West Fork Portage Creek | 13.2 cfs | High | −1.4 cfs | 5.9 mi |
| Austin Lake near KalamazooLake, Austin Lake | 5.79 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| West Fork Portage Creek near OshtemoRiver gauge, West Fork Portage Creek | 9.8 cfs | High | −0.8 cfs | 8 mi |
| Augusta Creek near AugustaRiver gauge, Augusta Creek | 36.0 cfs | Normal | −5.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Battle Creek at Battle CreekRiver gauge, Battle Creek | 0.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Dickinson Creek near CerescoRiver gauge, Dickinson Creek | 2.7 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| South Branch Paw Paw River near Paw PawRiver gauge, South Branch Paw Paw River | 83.7 cfs | Normal | −4.5 cfs | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Kalamazoo River at Comstock?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.81 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Kalamazoo River at Comstock today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 4.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kalamazoo River at Comstock rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kalamazoo River at Comstock normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kalamazoo River at Comstock?
The highest level on record is 11.69 ft on February 25, 2018.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04106000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.28560, -85.51389(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.19 ft | 2026-10-19 09:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 666 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Kalamazoo River at Comstock (usgs:04106000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/kalamazoo-river-at-comstock
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer