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SwedenChippewa River at S Homer Road near Midland water level
River gauge, Chippewa River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Higher than ever recorded here
Water level
- Flow
- 297 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Chippewa River at S Homer Road near Midland: the latest reading is 14.17 ft, at a record high.
That is above the previous record high of 12.43 ft (March 19, 1948), a new high for this gauge.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 13.70 ft – 14.26 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with the highest and lowest levels the agency has recorded at this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.43 ftMarch 19, 1948
- Highest on record
- 1.74 ft above the highest level on record
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.43 ft | March 19, 1948 |
| 2 | 10.27 ft | January 23, 1973 |
| 3 | 10.11 ft | March 5, 1974 |
| 4 | 8.83 ft | March 22, 1976 |
| 5 | 8.53 ft | September 2, 1975 |
| 6 | 7.34 ft | March 23, 1972 |
| 7 | 6.26 ft | March 1, 1971 |
| 8 | 5.96 ft | April 8, 1978 |
| 9 | 5.40 ft | April 19, 1969 |
| 10 | 5.35 ft | March 14, 1977 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Chippewa River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River at Drew Road near DrewRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 63.4 cfs | Low | −6.4 cfs | 35 mi |
| Chippewa River near Mount PleasantRiver gauge, Chippewa River | 3.59 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River near MidlandRiver gauge, Pine River | 2.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Tittabawassee River at MidlandRiver gauge, Tittabawassee River | 9.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Tittabawassee River at SanfordRiver gauge, Tittabawassee River | 521 cfs | Normal | +141 cfs | 5.9 mi |
| Salt River near North BradleyRiver gauge, Salt River | 22.3 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 10 mi |
| Swan Creek at Frost Road near FrostRiver gauge, Swan Creek | 2.8 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Tobacco River at Glidden Road at BeavertonRiver gauge, Tobacco River | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| South Branch Tobacco River near BeavertonRiver gauge, South Branch Tobacco River | 70.0 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Saginaw River at Midland Street at Bay CityRiver gauge, Saginaw River | 452 cfs | Very low | −2,371.1 cfs | 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 Chippewa River at S Homer Road near Midland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM EDT, the water level was 14.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Chippewa River at S Homer Road near Midland rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Chippewa River at S Homer Road near Midland normal?
Higher than ever recorded here. Compared with the highest and lowest levels the agency has recorded at this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chippewa River at S Homer Road near Midland?
The highest level on record is 12.43 ft on March 19, 1948.
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:04154512(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.60111, -84.33055(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 | 14.17 ft | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 297 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Chippewa River at S Homer Road near Midland (usgs:04154512). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/chippewa-river-at-s-homer-road-near-midland
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