Station Name: RIVER ROUGE AT DETROIT, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 604 feet

Nearest Address:
22102 Plymouth Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
Wayne County

GPS Coordinates: 42.3730923, -83.2546513

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 9:21PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 9:21 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Michigan, including the following areas, Bay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Midland, Monroe, Oakland, Saginaw, Sanilac, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Tuscola, Washtenaw and Wayne. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - In the last 10 days, most of southeastern Michigan has seen 1.5 to 4.5 inches of rainfall which has saturated soils before the main spring green up. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight and continuing through Thursday evening. Over this span of time, an additional 1 to 2 inches of rainfall are expected with 3 to 4 inches possible in some areas dependent on thunderstorm coverage and tracks. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.