Station Name: KALAMAZOO RIVER AT NEW RICHMOND, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 614 feet

Nearest Address:
3152–3198 Old Allegan Rd
Fennville, MI 49408
Allegan County

GPS Coordinates: 42.65085976, -86.106703

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 2:17PM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 2:17 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan, including the following counties, in south central Michigan, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Jackson. In southwest Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa and Van Buren. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rain expected tonight may continue to increase expected floods on area rivers. - 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.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:21PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Thornapple River Near Caledonia affecting Kent County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thornapple River near Caledonia. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Wednesday, April 22. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, High water begins to impact home on island below Cascade Dam. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 11.7 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.7 feet on 04/19/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Buck Creek at Grandville affecting Kent County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grand River near Comstock Park. * WHEN...From this evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Homes along Willow Drive and Abrigador Trail have flooded basements and Abrigador Trail is closed. Riverbank Street northeast in Plainfield Township is flooded and homes along Riverbank Street have flooded basements. Konkle Drive northeast in Plainfield township is flooded. At 16.0 feet, Major flooding on homes along Abrigador Trail, Willow Drive, Riverbank Street and Konkle Drive. In Comstock Park and Plainfield Township approximately 100 homes affected by flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 15.7 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.0 feet on 10/04/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Michigan... Grand River near Comstock Park affecting Kent County. Grand River at Lansing affecting Ingham County. Grand River at Ionia affecting Ionia County. Red Cedar River At East Lansing affecting Ingham County. Maple River at Maple Rapids affecting Clinton County. Thornapple River Above Hastings affecting Barry County. Buck Creek at Grandville affecting Kent County. Pine River at Alma affecting Gratiot County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Michigan... Sycamore Creek At Holt affecting Ingham County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Buck Creek at Grandville. * WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Water spills into parking lots at Brookcrest Retirement Community. Widespread flooding of yards starts to occur on the lower parts of the creek. At 10.5 feet, Water begins to flow across Ivanrest Ave and Canal Ave. Many homes surrounded by water, and a few of the homes/buildings in the lowest parts of the river start to take on water, including at Mill Race Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Wednesday was 9.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.0 feet on 02/22/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 12:19PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Looking Glass River Near Eagle affecting Clinton County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Portage River near Vicksburg affecting Kalamazoo County. Muskegon River at Bridgeton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River Near Croton affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River at Newaygo affecting Newaygo County. Muskegon River At Evart affecting Osceola County. .1.5 To 2.5 inches of rain fell last night across much of Lower Michigan. This is in addition to the several inches of rain that have occurred in many spots previously. Additional showers and storms over the next 24 hours could add an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain, making flooding worse. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Portage River near Vicksburg. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Minor basement flooding begins at the first house near the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 4.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 5.7 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 5.7 feet on 06/21/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/grr.