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SwedenNorth Branch Clinton River near Mount Clemens water level
River gauge, North Branch Clinton River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 11.9 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at North Branch Clinton River near Mount Clemens reads 4.20 ft, a normal level.
It is 10.80 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.17 ft and 4.25 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
- 20.34 ftMay 24, 2004
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 15.00 ft, still 10.80 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Some residential areas flood.
- 18.00 ft
- Many roads and several golf courses will flood.
- 16.00 ft
- Some structures will start to be affected.
- 15.00 ft
- Agricultural land along the river begins to flood. When the river reaches this level due to rain, the Middle Branch Clinton River usually is flooding in some locations. The middle branch will crest about 24 hours earlier than the north branch. 21 and 22 Mile Roads may be flooded. Water could also reach the foundation of a few homes along the bank of the middle branch by Heyndrich and Cass Avenue.
- 13.00 ft
- River reaches bankfull with only wooded areas flooding.
- 4.20 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 | 20.34 ft | May 24, 2004 |
| 2 | 20.00 ft | April 5, 1947 |
| 3 | 18.62 ft | February 2, 1968 |
| 4 | 18.48 ft | April 20, 1975 |
| 5 | 17.70 ft | February 10, 2001 |
| 6 | 17.54 ft | February 25, 1985 |
| 7 | 17.27 ft | February 13, 2009 |
| 8 | 17.20 ft | March 13, 1962 |
| 9 | 17.03 ft | February 22, 2018 |
| 10 | 16.93 ft | March 5, 1974 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the North Branch Clinton River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Clinton River at 26 Mile near MeadeRiver gauge, North Branch Clinton River | 4.95 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 6.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount ClemensRiver gauge, Clinton River | 5.18 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Clinton River near FraserRiver gauge, Clinton River | 6.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.24 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Middle Branch Clinton River at MacombRiver gauge, Middle Branch Clinton River | 8.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Clinton River at Sterling HeightsRiver gauge, Clinton River | 195 cfs | Normal | +33.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Plum Brook at UticaRiver gauge, Plum Brook | 2.7 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 9 mi |
| Red Run at Ryan Road near WarrenRiver gauge, Red Run | 3.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| East Pond Creek at RomeoRiver gauge, East Pond Creek | 5.8 cfs | Low | −0.3 cfs | 15 mi |
| East Branch Coon Creek at ArmadaRiver gauge, East Branch Coon Creek | 0.7 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the North Branch Clinton River near Mount Clemens?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 10.80 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 North Branch Clinton River near Mount Clemens today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT, the water level was 4.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is North Branch Clinton River near Mount Clemens rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of North Branch Clinton River near Mount Clemens normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Branch Clinton River near Mount Clemens?
The highest level on record is 20.34 ft on May 24, 2004.
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:04164500(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.62920, -82.88881(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 | 4.20 ft | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 11.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: North Branch Clinton River near Mount Clemens (usgs:04164500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/north-branch-clinton-river-near-mount-clemens
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