Total streamflow across the Clinton River was last observed at 3,314 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 6,573 acre-ft of water today; about 97% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,433 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 1,450 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Clinton River At Sterling Heights with a gauge stage of 10.43 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.