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CLINTON RIVER
Last Updated: April 21, 2026
Total streamflow across the
Clinton River
was last observed at
4,277
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
8,483
acre-ft of water today; about 179%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,385 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at
13,396 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Clinton River At Moravian Drive At Mt. Clemens
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,760 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Clinton River At Sterling Heights
with a gauge stage of 11.34 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Clinton River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 846 ft, the
Clinton River At Auburn Hills.
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 4 streamgages of the Clinton River
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-04-21 |
| Discharge Volume | 8,483 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
4,277.0 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -703.0 cfs (-14.12%) |
| Percent of Normal | 179.3% |
| Maximum |
13,396.0 cfs
2024-01-27 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Clinton River At Auburn Hills
USGS 04161000 |
447 cfs | 2.94 ft | 1.59 | |||||
|
Clinton River At Sterling Heights
USGS 04161820 |
960 cfs | 11.34 ft | -9.43 | |||||
|
Clinton River Near Fraser
USGS 04164000 |
1110 cfs | 10.1 ft | -17.16 | |||||
|
Clinton River At Moravian Drive At Mt. Clemens
USGS 04165500 |
1760 cfs | 7.51 ft | -17.76 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
Clair. The river was named after DeWitt Clinton, a former governor of New York. The river is part of the larger Lake St. Clair watershed and is fed by numerous tributaries.
There are several reservoirs along the Clinton River, including the Yates Cider Mill Reservoir, the Sylvan Glen Lake, and the Dodge #4 State Park Reservoir. Additionally, there are several dams on the river, including the Auburn Hills Municipal Dam, the Lake Oakland Dam, and the Yates Cider Mill Dam.
The Clinton River is a popular spot for recreational activities, including kayaking, fishing, and nature hikes. The river also serves as a water source for several communities in the area and is used for agricultural irrigation. Throughout its history, the Clinton River has played an important role in the development of the region, from powering mills during the Industrial Revolution to serving as a crucial transportation route.
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