River stage
Marshall, Kalamazoo River
- River level
- 4.15 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.20 ft
- Recent high
- 5.46 ft
- Recent low
- 4.07 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MARM4
- 30-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Average
- 4.36 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 8.20 ft
In brief
The Kalamazoo River at Marshall, MI read 4.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.85 ft below action stage. That is 0.14 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MARM4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.20 ft | 1950-03-29 |
| 2 | 7.89 ft | 2008-09-15 |
| 3 | 7.85 ft | 1948-03-22 |
| 4 | 7.47 ft | 2018-02-22 |
| 5 | 7.44 ft | 2010-07-25 |
| 6 | 7.41 ft | 1949-02-16 |
| 7 | 7.40 ft | 1982-03-17 |
| 8 | 7.32 ft | 2024-07-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
River is bankfull. Expect minor flooding of farmland and pastures adjacent to the river.
- 8.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
- 9.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
- 10.00 ft
Expect major flooding of residences and apartments in low lying areas adjacent to the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kalamazoo River flooding at Marshall?
No. The Kalamazoo River at Marshall is at 4.15 ft, 1.85 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Marshall?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 8 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 10 ft.
What is the highest the Kalamazoo River has been at Marshall?
The highest crest on record is 8.2 ft, on 1950-03-29.
Is the Kalamazoo River high or low right now at Marshall?
At 4.15 ft it is higher than 16% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MARM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04103500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.