MICHIGAN FLOW REPORT
December 21 2024
Streamflow levels across
Michigan
are currently
70.0% of normal, with the
St. Joseph River At Niles
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
2400cfs and gauge stage of 5.25 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Clinton River Near Fraser
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
18.35%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
258cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Farmers Creek Near Lapeer, currently reporting a stage of
15.46ft.
The
Silver River Near L'Anse
in the
Dead-Kelsey
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
202cfs, about
75.41% of normal.
About Michigan
Michigan is characterized by a temperate climate, and the state is home to several major surface flows, including the Great Lakes and their tributaries, the Grand River, St. Clair River, and Detroit River. The state has over 1,000 dams and reservoirs, with the largest being the 5,000-acre Houghton Lake. Michigan has a diverse hydrology, with wetland systems, streams, and inland lakes contributing to the water cycle. The state's snowpack is a significant contributor to hydrology, with winter snowfall providing a significant portion of the water supply for the Great Lakes and their tributaries. Additionally, the state is prone to flooding due to its topography and geographic location, and heavy rainfall events can result in flash flooding and riverine flooding.