Streamflow levels across
Michigan
are currently
136.0% of normal, with the
Grand River At Grand Rapids
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
13500cfs and gauge stage of 12.54 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Huron River At Ann Arbor
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
13.51%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
1260cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Grand River At Ionia, currently reporting a stage of
18.7ft.
The
Middle River Rouge Near Garden City
in the
Detroit
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
589cfs, about
230.94% of normal.
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.