Looking Glass River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Looking Glass River is flowing at 54 cfs near Eagle, MI — 101% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Looking Glass 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 Eagle, the Looking Glass River is running 54 cfs — 101% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 101% of normal).
How the Looking Glass 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
- Eagle754 ft 54 cfs101%
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 Looking Glass River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (101%).
Looking Glass River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Looking Glass River Near Eagle MI
Oct 10, 1:45 AM · USGS 04114498 |
54 cfs | 101% | -7% | 2.79 ft | 4.2 ft below | 754 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 Looking Glass River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Looking Glass 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).
Looking Glass River
The Looking Glass River is a 38-mile-long tributary of the Grand River in Michigan. It was named by Native American tribes who saw their reflection in the river's clear waters. The river flows through several counties, including Ingham, Clinton, and Shiawassee. The hydrology of the river is characterized by a slow-moving flow, with a gently sloping watershed. The river is impounded by several reservoirs and dams, including the Laingsburg Dam and the Babcock Millpond Dam. These dams were built in the early 1900s to provide hydroelectric power and irrigation to nearby farms. Today, the Looking Glass River is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. The river also supports local agriculture, with farms using its waters for crop irrigation.
Fishing near the Looking Glass River
About the Looking Glass River
How is the Looking Glass River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Looking Glass River is flowing at 54 cfs near Eagle, MI, about 101% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Looking Glass River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Looking Glass River is at 101% 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 Looking Glass River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Eagle (7.0 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.