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11
Expect extensive basement flooding and major flooding of businesses and the first floors of homes in the Portage Creek, Axtell Creek, and Gull Street areas in Kalamazoo.
10
Expect moderate flooding of homes along Portage Creek, near Gull Street and Recreation Park. Industrial areas in Kalamazoo begin to flood.
9
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas, the park in Comstock, and residential areas along Portage Creek, near Gull Street and the Recreation Park.
8
Expect minor flooding in park in Comstock.
7
River is bankfull.
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: |
11 |
Moderate Flood Stage: |
10 |
Flood Stage: |
9 |
Action Stage: |
7 |
Low Stage (in feet): |
-9999 |
Historic Crests
(1) 11.69 ft on 02/25/2018
(2) 10.94 ft on 04/08/1947
(3) 10.91 ft on 02/28/1985
(4) 10.43 ft on 09/18/2008
(5) 10.20 ft on 03/19/1982
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 7.61 ft on 06/29/2021
(2) 9.34 ft on 05/21/2020
(3) 8.24 ft on 06/24/2019
(4) 11.69 ft on 02/25/2018
(5) 9.75 ft on 04/09/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.
Low Water Records
(1) 0.09 ft on 05/29/1958