Malletts Creek at Ann Arbor water level
River gauge, Malletts Creek, Michigan, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.9 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Malletts Creek at Ann Arbor, where the gauge shows 3.16 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.16 ft – 3.40 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.06 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron River at Ann ArborRiver gauge, Huron River | 12.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Saline River near SalineRiver gauge, Saline River | 39.2 cfs | High | −1.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Mill Creek near DexterRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 5.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Huron River near HamburgRiver gauge, Huron River | 4.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 15 mi |
| Middle River Rouge near Garden CityRiver gauge, Middle River Rouge | 2.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Ecorse River at Dearborn HeightsRiver gauge, Ecorse River | 1.0 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| Upper River Rouge at FarmingtonRiver gauge, Upper River Rouge | 7.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Lower River Rouge at DearbornRiver gauge, Lower River Rouge | 3.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 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 Malletts Creek at Ann Arbor today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM EDT, the water level was 3.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Malletts Creek at Ann Arbor rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Malletts Creek at Ann Arbor 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:04174518(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.26473, -83.68822(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 | 3.16 ft | 2026-10-19 13:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Malletts Creek at Ann Arbor (usgs:04174518). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/malletts-creek-at-ann-arbor
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