River stage
Comstock, Kalamazoo River
- River level
- 4.07 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Recent high
- 5.14 ft
- Recent low
- 3.90 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CMSM4
- 30-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Average
- 4.30 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 11.69 ft
In brief
The Kalamazoo River at Comstock, MI read 4.07 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.93 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CMSM4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.69 ft | 2018-02-25 |
| 2 | 10.94 ft | 1947-04-08 |
| 3 | 10.91 ft | 1985-02-28 |
| 4 | 10.43 ft | 2008-09-18 |
| 5 | 10.20 ft | 1982-03-19 |
| 6 | 10.15 ft | 1948-03-22 |
| 7 | 10.04 ft | 1975-04-22 |
| 8 | 9.75 ft | 2017-04-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
River is bankfull.
- 8.00 ft
Expect minor flooding in park in Comstock.
- 9.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas, the park in Comstock, and residential areas along Portage Creek, near Gull Street and the Recreation Park.
- 10.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding of homes along Portage Creek, near Gull Street and Recreation Park. Industrial areas in Kalamazoo begin to flood.
- 11.00 ft
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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kalamazoo River flooding at Comstock?
No. The Kalamazoo River at Comstock is at 4.07 ft, 2.93 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Comstock?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 11 ft.
What is the highest the Kalamazoo River has been at Comstock?
The highest crest on record is 11.69 ft, on 2018-02-25.
Is the Kalamazoo River high or low right now at Comstock?
At 4.07 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CMSM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04106000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.