Streamflow discharge was last observed at 212 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.30 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 211 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is also affected by the presence of several dams, including the Sumnerville Dam. Seasonal trends show that flow rates peak in the spring due to snowmelt and rain, while they decrease in the summer and fall. An interesting fact about the hydrology of the Dowagiac River is that it is home to several species of fish, including steelhead and brown trout, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.
| Elevation | 716.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 5.3 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 697.34 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 212.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 102% |
| Year Over Year Average | 206 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,880 cfs |