Rouge River at Southfield

Last updated: Jul 17, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 18 - The river reaches Beech Road.
  • 12 - The river reaches Foot bridge and bottom of Beech Road bridge. Water may backup the Upper Rouge River in Farmington Hills flooding some apartment complexes at or above this stage.
  • 5 - The river reaches bankfull.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.4478, -83.2978
RFC NCRFC
State MI
WFO DTX
County Oakland
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 04166100

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 12.68 ft on 06-27-2021 (P)
2. 12.68 ft on 06-27-2021 (P)
3. 13.39 ft on 05-19-2020 (P)
4. 13.85 ft on 01-12-2020
5. 13.50 ft on 05-12-2018

Historic Crests

1. 19.04 ft on 06-26-1968
2. 14.16 ft on 05-26-2011
3. 13.95 ft on 08-06-1998
4. 13.89 ft on 06-19-1996
5. 13.85 ft on 01-12-2020

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Detroit/Pontiac
9200 White Lake Road
White Lake, MI 48386
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