TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Rabbit River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Rabbit River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Rabbit River is a tributary of the Kalamazoo River in Michigan, USA. It is approximately 51 miles long and its watershed covers 143 square miles. The Rabbit River has a rich history, with early settlers using its waters for transportation and agriculture.
The river is fed by several small streams and has several dams and reservoirs along its course. One of the most significant structures is the Gun Lake Dam, which creates the popular recreational Gun Lake.
The Rabbit River is used for both recreational and agricultural purposes. Anglers enjoy fishing in its waters for species like bass and trout, and farmers use its water for irrigation. The river also helps to support the local ecosystem, with several endangered species calling it home.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rabbit River Near Hopkins
USGS 04108600 |
34 cfs | 3.25 ft | 18.18 |
History of the River
The Rabbit River is a 62.1-mile-long (99.9 km) tributary of the Kalamazoo River within Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The river's watershed covers 187,200 acres (758 km2) of land and drains most of north-central and northeast Allegan County as well as small portions of Barry, Kent and Ottawa counties.
The river rises in farmland in the southeast portion of Leighton Township and flows generally westward, traversing the northern portion of Wayland Township, the city of Wayland, the northern portion of Hopkins Township, the extreme southwest corner of Dorr Township, Salem Township, Overisel Township, Heath Township, Hamilton, and Manlius Township, where it merges with the Kalamazoo near New Richmond.
Main tributaries are (from east to west):
Green Lake Creek
Buskirk Creek
Miller Creek (Hopkins Township)
Bear Creek
Little Rabbit River
Black Creek
Miller Creek (Monterey Township)
Silver CreekThe Little Rabbit River is an 11.0-mile-long (17.7 km) tributary of the Rabbit River, with a 30,850-acre (124.8 km2) watershed that drains sections of four townships in Allegan and Kent counties: Byron Township in Kent County, and Leighton, Dorr and Salem townships in Allegan County. The upper reaches consist of two small branches: the Red Run Drain, which rises in the extreme western edge of Leighton Township just north of Moline and the Dorr & Byron Drain, which rises in the southern portion of Byron Township. The branches converge west of Dorr and then empty into the Rabbit River in southwest Salem Township.