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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the North Central River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Kalamazoo River near New Richmond are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 21
Moderate Flood Stage: 19
Flood Stage: 17
Action Stage: 15
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 18.58 ft on 04/20/2013
(2) 18.30 ft on 02/23/2018
(3) 17.29 ft on 06/29/2021
(4) 16.70 ft on 05/20/2020
(5) 16.57 ft on 02/08/2019
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 17.29 ft on 06/29/2021
(2) 16.70 ft on 05/20/2020
(3) 16.36 ft on 06/23/2019
(4) 16.57 ft on 02/08/2019
(5) 18.30 ft on 02/23/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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21 Expect major flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river.
19 Expect moderate flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river. Considerable flooding of boat launch and trails along the river.
17 Expect minor flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river. Boardwalk along the river and boat launch would be flooded.
15 River is bankfull and begins to spill over into large swampy areas along the river. Boardwalk along the river would become flooded.

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