Dowagiac River Flow Today
As of October 29, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Dowagiac River is flowing at 237 cfs at Sumnerville, MI — 74% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Dowagiac 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 Sumnerville, the Dowagiac River is running 237 cfs — 74% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 74% of normal).
How the Dowagiac 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
- Sumnerville716 ft 237 cfs74%
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 Dowagiac River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (74%).
Dowagiac River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
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Dowagiac River At Sumnerville MI
Oct 29, 2:45 AM · USGS 04101800 |
237 cfs | 74% | -1% | 5.43 ft | 2.6 ft below | 716 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 Dowagiac River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Dowagiac 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).
Dowagiac River
The Dowagiac River is a 30-mile-long river in southwestern Michigan that flows into the St. Joseph River. It has a rich history of being used by Native American tribes for fishing and transportation. The river is also known for its hydrology, with several tributaries joining it along the way, and is home to many species of fish, including bass and trout. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Mill Pond Dam and the Dewey Lake Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and recreational opportunities such as fishing and boating. The river is also used for agriculture, with many farms along its banks using its water for irrigation. Overall, the Dowagiac River is an important resource for both humans and wildlife in the area.
Fishing near the Dowagiac River
About the Dowagiac River
How is the Dowagiac River flowing right now?
As of October 29, 2026, the Dowagiac River is flowing at 237 cfs at Sumnerville, MI, about 74% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Dowagiac River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Dowagiac River is at 74% 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.
What is flood stage on the Dowagiac River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Sumnerville (8.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.