Total streamflow across the Clinton River was last observed at 680 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,349 acre-ft of water today; about 33% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,092 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 336 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Clinton River At Sterling Heights with a gauge stage of 8.19 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.