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SwedenClinton River near Fraser water level
River gauge, Clinton River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 189 cfs
History
What this means
The Clinton River near Fraser is at 5.96 ft, in the normal range.
It is 10.04 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.64 ft and 5.96 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
- 20.84 ftAugust 12, 2014
Floating and fishing near Clinton River near Fraser
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 10.04 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Extensive overland flooding occurs and the valley becomes covered by water.
- 19.00 ft
- Some houses along Millar Road flood along with local golf courses.
- 18.00 ft
- Water will likely flow over the Garfield, Utica and Hayes Road bridges.
- 17.00 ft
- Water dams up against the Garfield, Utica and Hayes Road bridges, causing the river level on the upstream side of the bridges to be higher than what the river gauge will read downstream.
- 16.00 ft
- Some low spots on Millar Road flood. Water reaches the bottoms of the Garfield, Uitca and Hayes Road bridges. Low land flooding increases.
- 13.00 ft
- Some low lands adjacent to the river flood.
- 5.96 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: 7 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.84 ft | August 12, 2014 |
| 2 | 20.00 ft | April 5, 1947 |
| 3 | 19.56 ft | October 1, 1981 |
| 4 | 19.50 ft | May 11, 1948 |
| 5 | 18.70 ft | June 26, 1968 |
| 6 | 18.46 ft | May 26, 2011 |
| 7 | 18.32 ft | September 15, 2008 |
| 8 | 18.00 ft | July 29, 1976 |
| 9 | 17.93 ft | May 24, 2004 |
| 10 | 17.83 ft | January 11, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Clinton River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton River at Auburn HillsRiver gauge, Clinton River | 112 cfs | Normal | +5.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Clinton River at Sterling HeightsRiver gauge, Clinton River | 154 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 4.6 mi |
| Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mount ClemensRiver gauge, Clinton River | 5.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 2.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Branch Clinton River near Mount ClemensRiver gauge, North Branch Clinton River | 4.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Plum Brook at UticaRiver gauge, Plum Brook | 2.4 cfs | Low | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Red Run at Ryan Road near WarrenRiver gauge, Red Run | 3.4 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 7 mi |
| Middle Branch Clinton River at MacombRiver gauge, Middle Branch Clinton River | 8.5 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 9 mi |
| East Pond Creek at RomeoRiver gauge, East Pond Creek | 5.8 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 17 mi |
| Little River at WindsorRiver gauge, Little River | 1.20 m | Low | −0.04 m | 30 km |
| East Branch Coon Creek at ArmadaRiver gauge, East Branch Coon Creek | 0.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Clinton River near Fraser?
The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 10.04 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 Clinton River near Fraser today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 PM EDT, the water level was 5.96 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clinton River near Fraser rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clinton River near Fraser normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clinton River near Fraser?
The highest level on record is 20.84 ft on August 12, 2014.
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:04164000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.57781, -82.95159(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 | 5.96 ft | 2026-10-19 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 189 cfs | 2026-10-19 03:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Clinton River near Fraser (usgs:04164000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/clinton-river-near-fraser
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