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SwedenRogue River near Rockford water level
River gauge, Rogue River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 121 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Rogue River near Rockford reads 3.82 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.18 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.81 ft and 3.84 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
- 11.35 ftSeptember 12, 1986
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 8.00 ft, still 4.18 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 11.50 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the Rogue River Road bridge.
- 11.35 ft
- Expect major flooding of residences in low lying areas adjacent to the river and along Packer Drive and Rogue River Drive.
- 10.00 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the Packer Drive bridge.
- 9.50 ft
- Flooding reaches the foundation of a few homes near the Rogue River Road bridge
- 9.27 ft
- Expect minor to moderate flooding of several residences adjacent to the river.
- 9.00 ft
- Water begins to flood portions of Packer Drive upstream of the river gage.
- 8.50 ft
- Flooding begins on portions of the trails at the Rockford Dog Park.
- 8.00 ft
- Expect minor flooding of homes upstream of Rockford.
- 7.00 ft
- River is bankfull.
- 3.82 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: 9 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.35 ft | September 12, 1986 |
| 2 | 9.39 ft | April 19, 2013 |
| 3 | 9.29 ft | March 6, 1976 |
| 4 | 8.99 ft | February 22, 2018 |
| 5 | 8.84 ft | March 15, 2019 |
| 6 | 8.84 ft | December 29, 2008 |
| 7 | 8.76 ft | March 14, 2006 |
| 8 | 8.73 ft | May 19, 2020 |
| 9 | 8.62 ft | May 19, 2000 |
| 10 | 8.62 ft | October 2, 1981 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Grand River | 1.83 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 9 mi |
| Grand River at AdaRiver gauge, Grand River | 7.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 10 mi |
| Plaster Creek at 28th Street at Grand RapidsRiver gauge, Plaster Creek | 12.9 cfs | Low | −2.1 cfs | 12 mi |
| Grand River at State Highway M-11 at GrandvilleRiver gauge, Grand River | 2,140 cfs | Normal | +260 cfs | 15 mi |
| Buck Creek at Wilson Avenue at GrandvilleRiver gauge, Buck Creek | 4.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Flat River at SmyrnaRiver gauge, Flat River | 3.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| Thornapple River near CaledoniaRiver gauge, Thornapple River | 3.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.69 ft | 20 mi |
| Grand River near EastmanvilleRiver gauge, Grand River | 1,750 cfs | Low | +10.0 cfs | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Rogue River near Rockford?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 4.18 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 Rogue River near Rockford today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 PM EDT, the water level was 3.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rogue River near Rockford rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rogue River near Rockford normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rogue River near Rockford?
The highest level on record is 11.35 ft on September 12, 1986.
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:04118500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.08225, -85.59086(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 | 3.82 ft | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 121 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Rogue River near Rockford (usgs:04118500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/rogue-river-near-rockford
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