Looking Glass River near Eagle water level

Name: Looking Glass River near Eagle water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Looking Glass River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.68ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT (55 min ago)

Flow: 65.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Looking Glass River near Eagle is at 2.68 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.32 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.67 ft and 2.74 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: 8.89 ftFebruary 21, 2018

Floating and fishing near Looking Glass River near Eagle

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 4.32 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: Expect major flooding of homes in Dewitt and along the river between Dewitt and Eagle.
9.00 ft: Expect moderate flooding of homes in Dewitt and along the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle.
8.50 ft: Water reaches the bathrooms at DeWitt Park
8.00 ft: Expect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt and along the Looking Glass River between Dewitt and Eagle. River levels flood warming hut, playground, and ball field in Looking Glass Valley Park in Wacousta.
7.00 ft: Expect minor flooding of homes in Dewitt and along the river between Dewitt and Eagle. Flooding occurs in Riverside Park in Dewitt and Looking Glass Valley Park in Wacousta.
6.50 ft: Water begins to encroach on the sidewalks at DeWitt Park and Wacousta Park
6.00 ft: Expect minor flooding of low lying wooded areas.
5.00 ft: River is bankfull.
2.68 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	8.89 ft	February 21, 2018
2	8.68 ft	June 23, 2015
3	8.39 ft	April 6, 2017
4	8.24 ft	May 24, 2004
5	8.17 ft	February 17, 2022
6	7.89 ft	April 19, 2013
7	7.81 ft	April 5, 2023
8	7.74 ft	January 11, 2020
9	7.58 ft	June 20, 2019
10	7.45 ft	February 11, 2009

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:56 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 52%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Grand River at PortlandRiver gauge, Grand River	5.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	8 mi
Grand River at LansingRiver gauge, Grand River	2.58 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	12 mi
Red Cedar River at East LansingRiver gauge, Red Cedar River	3.40 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	16 mi
Grand River at IoniaRiver gauge, Grand River	8.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.11 ft	19 mi
Sycamore Creek at Holt Road near HoltRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek	2.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	19 mi
Maple River at Maple RapidsRiver gauge, Maple River	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	20 mi
Sloan Creek near WilliamstonRiver gauge, Sloan Creek	0.5 cfs	Normal	±0	23 mi
Quaker Brook at State Highway M-66 near NashvilleRiver gauge, Quaker Brook	7.0 cfs	Normal	−1.7 cfs	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Looking Glass River near Eagle?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.32 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 Looking Glass River near Eagle today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Looking Glass River near Eagle rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Looking Glass River near Eagle normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Looking Glass River near Eagle?

The highest level on record is 8.89 ft on February 21, 2018.

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:04114498 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.82809, -84.75943 (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	2.68 ft	2026-10-18 18:45	Provisional
Flow	65.5 cfs	2026-10-18 18:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Looking Glass River near Eagle (usgs:04114498). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/looking-glass-river-near-eagle

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer