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SwedenPlum Brook at Utica water level
River gauge, Plum Brook, Michigan, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.4 cfs
History
What this means
At 1.99 ft, Plum Brook at Utica is below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.98 ft and 2.02 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton River at Sterling HeightsRiver gauge, Clinton River | 152 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Red Run at Ryan Road near WarrenRiver gauge, Red Run | 3.5 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 5.0 mi |
| Clinton River near FraserRiver gauge, Clinton River | 5.95 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Clinton River at Auburn HillsRiver gauge, Clinton River | 108 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount ClemensRiver gauge, Clinton River | 5.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Middle Branch Clinton River at MacombRiver gauge, Middle Branch Clinton River | 8.5 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 9 mi |
| North Branch Clinton River near Mount ClemensRiver gauge, North Branch Clinton River | 4.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| East Pond Creek at RomeoRiver gauge, East Pond Creek | 6.0 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 15 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 Plum Brook at Utica today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:45 PM EDT, the water level was 1.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Plum Brook at Utica rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Plum Brook at Utica normal?
Low 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:04163400(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.60142, -83.07132(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 | 1.99 ft | 2026-10-19 01:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 01:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Plum Brook at Utica (usgs:04163400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/plum-brook-at-utica
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