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SwedenMiddle River Rouge near Garden City water level
River gauge, Middle River Rouge, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 46.8 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Middle River Rouge near Garden City, where the gauge shows 2.97 ft.
It is 7.03 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.97 ft – 3.76 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
- 10.74 ftMay 13, 2004
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
- Edward Hines Drive will be under 5 feet of water in low lying spots, closing travel completely. Some sewers will begin to backup due to the river. Water will reach some roads and backyards.
- 7.00 ft
- Hines Park begins to flood. Part of Hines Drive will be closed to travel.
- 5.00 ft
- The river reaches bankfull in many places.
- 2.97 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 | 10.74 ft | May 13, 2004 |
| 2 | 10.65 ft | June 26, 2021 |
| 3 | 10.58 ft | May 26, 2011 |
| 4 | 10.50 ft | May 10, 1948 |
| 5 | 10.50 ft | May 10, 1966 |
| 6 | 10.19 ft | August 25, 2023 |
| 7 | 10.05 ft | September 7, 1990 |
| 8 | 9.98 ft | January 12, 2020 |
| 9 | 9.96 ft | June 26, 1968 |
| 10 | 9.90 ft | August 11, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Rouge at DetroitRiver gauge, River Rouge | 4.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Lower River Rouge at DearbornRiver gauge, Lower River Rouge | 3.31 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Ecorse River at Dearborn HeightsRiver gauge, Ecorse River | 1.1 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 5.5 mi |
| River Rouge at SouthfieldRiver gauge, River Rouge | 4.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Upper River Rouge at FarmingtonRiver gauge, Upper River Rouge | 7.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Detroit River at Fort Wayne at DetroitRiver gauge, Detroit River | 573.32 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Frank and Poet Drain at King Road at TrentonRiver gauge, Frank and Poet Drain | 1.2 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Turkey Creek at South WindsorRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 4.03 m | Very low | ±0 | 25 km |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Middle River Rouge near Garden City?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.03 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 Middle River Rouge near Garden City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM EDT, the water level was 2.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle River Rouge near Garden City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Middle River Rouge near Garden City normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle River Rouge near Garden City?
The highest level on record is 10.74 ft on May 13, 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:04167000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.34809, -83.31160(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 | 2.97 ft | 2026-10-20 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 46.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle River Rouge near Garden City (usgs:04167000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/middle-river-rouge-near-garden-city
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer