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SwedenDetroit River at Fort Wayne at Detroit water level
River gauge, Detroit River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 210,000 cfs
History
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What this means
The gauge at Detroit River at Fort Wayne at Detroit reads 573.32 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 573.81 ft, based on 17 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.49 ft below typical.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 573.81 ft0.49 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 572.51 ft – 575.38 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
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
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek at South WindsorRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 4.09 m | Normal | ±0 | 6.2 km |
| Lower River Rouge at DearbornRiver gauge, Lower River Rouge | 3.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 8 mi |
| Little River at WindsorRiver gauge, Little River | 1.19 m | Very low | ±0 | 14 km |
| River Rouge at DetroitRiver gauge, River Rouge | 4.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Ecorse River at Dearborn HeightsRiver gauge, Ecorse River | 1.1 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 10 mi |
| Canard River near LukervilleRiver gauge, Canard River | 1.58 m | Normal | +0.01 m | 17 km |
| Frank and Poet Drain at King Road at TrentonRiver gauge, Frank and Poet Drain | 1.2 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 11 mi |
| Middle River Rouge near Garden CityRiver gauge, Middle River Rouge | 2.97 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Detroit River at Fort Wayne at Detroit in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 573.81 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 572.51 ft and 575.38 ft, based on 17 years of records.
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 Detroit River at Fort Wayne at Detroit today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 10:06 AM EDT, the water level was 573.32 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Detroit River at Fort Wayne at Detroit rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Detroit River at Fort Wayne at Detroit normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 17 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:04165710(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.29809, -83.09270(WGS84)- 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 | 573.32 ft | 2026-10-16 14:06 | Provisional |
| Flow | 210,000 cfs | 2026-10-20 06:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Detroit River at Fort Wayne at Detroit (usgs:04165710). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/detroit-river-at-fort-wayne-at-detroit
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