Belle River Flow Today
As of October 30, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Belle River is flowing at 11 cfs at Memphis, MI — 39% of normal for the date and down 9% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Belle River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Memphis, the Belle River is running 11 cfs — 39% of normal, down 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 39% of normal).
How the Belle River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Memphis713 ft 11 cfs39%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Belle River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (39%).
Belle River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Belle River At Memphis MI
Oct 30, 2:15 AM · USGS 04160600 |
11 cfs | 39% | -9% | 1.01 ft | 713 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Belle River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Belle River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Belle River
The Belle River is a 40-mile-long river in southeastern Michigan. It flows through St. Clair and Macomb counties and ultimately empties into Lake St. Clair. The river has a long history of supporting agriculture, with numerous farms located along its banks. In the mid-20th century, several dams and reservoirs were constructed along the river for flood control and hydroelectric power generation. These include the Lighthouse Cove Dam and Reservoir, the St. Clair Dam and Reservoir, and the Meldrum Dam and Reservoir. The river is also popular for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and kayaking. Overall, the Belle River is an important natural resource in the region, providing both economic and recreational benefits for local communities.
Fishing near the Belle River
About the Belle River
How is the Belle River flowing right now?
As of October 30, 2026, the Belle River is flowing at 11 cfs at Memphis, MI, about 39% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Belle River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Belle River is at 39% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.