+537.0 cfs (+11.74%) since yesterday
87.12% of Normal
•
4 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Kalamazoo River
was last observed at
5,112
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,140
acre-ft of water today; about 87%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,868 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2018-02-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at
23,430 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Kalamazoo River At New Richmond
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,300 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Kalamazoo River, with a gauge stage of
12.3 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Kalamazoo River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 882 ft, the
Kalamazoo River At Marshall.
Last Updated
2024-05-08
Streamflow
5,112.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
87.12%
Maximum
23,430.0 cfs
2018-02-23
About the kalamazoo river
The Kalamazoo River is a 166-mile-long river in Michigan, USA. The river has a rich history dating back to indigenous cultures, and later, it became a crucial transportation route for fur traders and settlers. Today, the river is primarily used for recreation, including fishing, boating, and hiking. The hydrology of the river is affected by several reservoirs and dams, including the Morrow Lake Dam and the Ceresco Dam. These dams were built for flood control and energy production, but they have also had negative impacts on the river's ecosystem, including disrupting fish migration patterns. Agriculture is also a significant use of land in the Kalamazoo River watershed, with crops such as corn and soybeans being grown in the area.
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