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SwedenClinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount Clemens water level
River gauge, Clinton River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 285 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount Clemens, where the gauge shows 5.19 ft.
It is 10.81 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.88 ft – 5.24 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 55 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 23.55 ftApril 6, 1947
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 16.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
- Extensive overland and urban flooding occurs
- 18.00 ft
- Significant flood damage occurs mainly downstream from Groesbeck Road to the flood bypass canal
- 17.00 ft
- Low spots on romeo Plank Road by partridge creek golf course, Cass Avenue and Hydenrich Road sometimes due to high flows down the middle branch clinton river along with high levels on the main branch
- 16.00 ft
- The clubhouse at hillcrest country club floods
- 13.00 ft
- Lowland areas flood, including several golf courses
- 11.00 ft
- Lowland overflow begins adjacent to the river
- 5.19 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 | 23.55 ft | April 6, 1947 |
| 2 | 21.89 ft | May 12, 1943 |
| 3 | 20.04 ft | April 5, 1950 |
| 4 | 18.71 ft | May 24, 2004 |
| 5 | 18.50 ft | October 1, 1981 |
| 6 | 16.63 ft | August 12, 2014 |
| 7 | 16.60 ft | February 10, 2001 |
| 8 | 16.58 ft | April 20, 1975 |
| 9 | 16.25 ft | February 25, 1985 |
| 10 | 15.80 ft | December 9, 1950 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Clinton River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton River at Auburn HillsRiver gauge, Clinton River | 143 cfs | High | +35.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Clinton River at Sterling HeightsRiver gauge, Clinton River | 205 cfs | Normal | +51.0 cfs | 6.1 mi |
| Clinton River near FraserRiver gauge, Clinton River | 6.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.30 ft | 2.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Clinton River near Mount ClemensRiver gauge, North Branch Clinton River | 4.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Branch Clinton River at MacombRiver gauge, Middle Branch Clinton River | 8.5 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 8 mi |
| Plum Brook at UticaRiver gauge, Plum Brook | 2.4 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 8 mi |
| Red Run at Ryan Road near WarrenRiver gauge, Red Run | 3.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| East Pond Creek at RomeoRiver gauge, East Pond Creek | 5.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| East Branch Coon Creek at ArmadaRiver gauge, East Branch Coon Creek | 0.7 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 17 mi |
| Little River at WindsorRiver gauge, Little River | 1.19 m | Very low | ±0 | 32 km |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount Clemens?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 10.81 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 Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount Clemens today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:18 PM EDT, the water level was 5.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount Clemens rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount Clemens normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount Clemens?
The highest level on record is 23.55 ft on April 6, 1947.
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:04165500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.59584, -82.90874(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 | 5.19 ft | 2026-10-20 16:18 | Provisional |
| Flow | 285 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:18 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount Clemens (usgs:04165500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/clinton-river-at-moravian-drive-at-mount-clemens
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