Ecorse River Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Ecorse River is flowing at 1.2 cfs at Dearborn Heights, MI — 66% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Ecorse 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 Dearborn Heights, the Ecorse River is running 1.2 cfs — 66% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 66% of normal).
How the Ecorse 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
- Dearborn Heights611 ft 1.2 cfs66%
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 Ecorse River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (66%).
Ecorse River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ecorse River At Dearborn Heights MI
Oct 15, 2:00 AM · USGS 04168580 |
1.2 cfs | 66% | 0% | 2.35 ft | 611 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.
Ecorse 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).
Ecorse River
The Ecorse River is a small river that flows through southeastern Michigan in the United States. The river is approximately 20 miles long and is a tributary of the Detroit River. The river's hydrology has been impacted by urbanization, industrialization, and agricultural practices. The river has several reservoirs, including the Ford Reservoir, which was created by a dam built by Henry Ford in 1925. The reservoir is now used for recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and hiking. The Ecorse River is also used for agricultural purposes, and the surrounding farmland is primarily used for soybean and corn production. The river has a rich history, and Native American tribes originally inhabited the area around the river. In the 19th century, the river was a crucial transportation route for goods and people.
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About the Ecorse River
How is the Ecorse River flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, the Ecorse River is flowing at 1.2 cfs at Dearborn Heights, MI, about 66% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ecorse River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ecorse River is at 66% 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.
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.