Kalamazoo River Flow Today
As of October 30, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Kalamazoo River is flowing at 1,190 cfs at New Richmond, MI — 66% of normal for the date and up 4% in 24 hours. 4 of 4 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 205 to 1,190 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Kalamazoo 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 New Richmond, the Kalamazoo River is running 1,190 cfs — 66% of normal, up 4% since yesterday. Along the river, 4 of 4 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 68% of normal).
How the Kalamazoo 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
- Marshall882 ft 205 cfs74%
- Battle Creek804 ft 380 cfs69%
- Comstock792 ft 590 cfs68%
- New Richmond605 ft 1,190 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 Kalamazoo River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (68%).
Kalamazoo River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kalamazoo River At Marshall MI
Oct 30, 1:45 AM · USGS 04103500 |
205 cfs | 74% | +1% | 4.05 ft | · | 882 ft |
|
Kalamazoo River Near Battle Creek MI
Oct 30, 2:45 AM · USGS 04105500 |
380 cfs | 69% | 0% | 2.89 ft | 6.1 ft below | 804 ft |
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Kalamazoo River At Comstock MI
Oct 30, 2:15 AM · USGS 04106000 |
590 cfs | 68% | -4% | 4.06 ft | 4.9 ft below | 792 ft |
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Kalamazoo River At New Richmond MI
Oct 30, 2:00 AM · USGS 04108660 |
1,190 cfs | 66% | +4% | 10.40 ft | 6.6 ft below | 605 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 Kalamazoo River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Kalamazoo River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Kalamazoo River
The Kalamazoo River is a 166-mile-long river in Michigan, USA. The river has a rich history dating back to indigenous cultures, and later, it became a crucial transportation route for fur traders and settlers. Today, the river is primarily used for recreation, including fishing, boating, and hiking. The hydrology of the river is affected by several reservoirs and dams, including the Morrow Lake Dam and the Ceresco Dam. These dams were built for flood control and energy production, but they have also had negative impacts on the river's ecosystem, including disrupting fish migration patterns. Agriculture is also a significant use of land in the Kalamazoo River watershed, with crops such as corn and soybeans being grown in the area.
Fishing near the Kalamazoo River
About the Kalamazoo River
How is the Kalamazoo River flowing right now?
As of October 30, 2026, the Kalamazoo River is flowing at 1,190 cfs at New Richmond, MI, about 66% of normal for the date. Across its 4 USGS gauges, current flows range from 205 to 1,190 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Kalamazoo River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Kalamazoo River is at 68% 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 Kalamazoo River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Battle Creek (9.0 ft), Comstock (9.0 ft), New Richmond (17.0 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.