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SwedenBelle River at Memphis water level
River gauge, Belle River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 16.1 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Belle River at Memphis reads 1.11 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.02 ft and 1.14 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Branch Coon Creek at ArmadaRiver gauge, East Branch Coon Creek | 0.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Mill Creek near AvocaRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 0.87 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| East Pond Creek at RomeoRiver gauge, East Pond Creek | 5.8 cfs | Normal | −0.6 cfs | 14 mi |
| Middle Branch Clinton River at MacombRiver gauge, Middle Branch Clinton River | 8.5 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 17 mi |
| St. Clair River at Port HuronRiver gauge, St. Clair River | 578.24 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 18 mi |
| Black River near JeddoRiver gauge, Black River | 3.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 19 mi |
| North Branch Clinton River near Mount ClemensRiver gauge, North Branch Clinton River | 4.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 20 mi |
| Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount ClemensRiver gauge, Clinton River | 5.21 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Belle River at Memphis today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 PM EDT, the water level was 1.11 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Belle River at Memphis rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Belle River at Memphis normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04160600(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.90086, -82.76909(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 | 1.11 ft | 2026-10-18 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 16.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Belle River at Memphis (usgs:04160600). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/belle-river-at-memphis
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer