Lower Rouge at Inkster

Last updated: Jun 26, 2025, 11:31 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 14.4 - Considerable damage occurs to residential areas. Wayne Park will be up to 10 feet under water.
  • 13.6 - Brady Street in Dearborn will flood. Many bridges become impassable.
  • 12.4 - Property damage will mainly be limited to park buildings and roads. Several homes may become isolated by flood water. Many roads will close due to flooding. Most highway bridges over the river in this area will be closed to traffic. U.S. Highway 12 (Michigan Avenue) will be covered by 4 feet of water in spots.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.3000, -83.3000
RFC NCRFC
State MI
WFO DTX
County Wayne
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 04168000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.27 ft on 09-30-2016
2. 10.35 ft on 05-31-2015
3. 11.86 ft on 08-11-2014
4. 10.49 ft on 04-20-2013
5. 11.74 ft on 11-30-2011

Historic Crests

1. 14.41 ft on 04-05-1947
2. 13.62 ft on 06-26-1968
3. 13.13 ft on 05-22-2004
4. 12.76 ft on 05-26-2011
5. 12.71 ft on 03-14-1982

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Detroit/Pontiac
9200 White Lake Road
White Lake, MI 48386
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