Dowagiac River River Levels

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

The Dowagiac River is a 30-mile-long river in southwestern Michigan that flows into the St.



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Summary

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Dowagiac River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Dowagiac River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Dowagiac River At Sumnerville
USGS 04101800
276 cfs 5.89 ft 5.75
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Dowagiac River is a southwesterly flowing 30.9-mile-long (49.7 km) stream in the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is tributary to the St. Joseph River which flows, in turn, into eastern Lake Michigan.