River stage
Mount Clemens, Clinton River
- River level
- 5.15 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Recent high
- 9.76 ft
- Recent low
- 5.18 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MTCM4
- 30-day change
- -0.36 ft
- Average
- 5.88 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.55 ft
In brief
The Clinton River at Mount Clemens, MI read 5.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.85 ft below action stage. That is 0.36 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MTCM4
Water 66 °F (19 °C) · 9 °F warmer than normal for this date · +3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.55 ft | 1947-04-06 |
| 2 | 21.89 ft | 1943-05-12 |
| 3 | 20.04 ft | 1950-04-05 |
| 4 | 18.71 ft | 2004-05-24 |
| 5 | 18.50 ft | 1981-10-01 |
| 6 | 16.63 ft | 2014-08-12 |
| 7 | 16.60 ft | 2001-02-10 |
| 8 | 16.58 ft | 1975-04-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Lowland overflow begins adjacent to the river
- 13.00 ft
Lowland areas flood, including several golf courses
- 16.00 ft
The clubhouse at hillcrest country club floods
- 17.00 ft
Low spots on romeo Plank Road by partridge creek golf course, Cass Avenue and Hydenrich Road sometimes due to high flows down the middle branch clinton river along with high levels on the main branch
- 18.00 ft
Significant flood damage occurs mainly downstream from Groesbeck Road to the flood bypass canal
- 23.00 ft
Extensive overland and urban flooding occurs
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Clinton River
Michigan DNR stocked the Clinton River 1 time in 2026, 37,467 fish in total. Rainbow trout at 18.7. Michigan DNR's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 37,467 trout actually released here across 1 visit.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 37,467 | April 2026 |
Michigan DNR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Michigan stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Clinton River flooding at Mount Clemens?
No. The Clinton River at Mount Clemens is at 5.15 ft, 8.85 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Mount Clemens?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Clinton River has been at Mount Clemens?
The highest crest on record is 23.55 ft, on 1947-04-06.
Is the Clinton River high or low right now at Mount Clemens?
At 5.15 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Mount Clemens, Clinton River?
The water temperature at Mount Clemens, Clinton River is 66 °F (19.0 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 9 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 3.1 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MTCM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04165500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.