What is the current flow on River Rouge?
River Rouge is currently flowing at 415 cfs at USGS gauge 04166100 as of Oct 2, 11:30 PM UTC.
River Rouge at Southfield Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.86 ft
Flow 415 cfs · Water temp 62.8°F (17.1°C) · as of Oct 2, 11:30 PM UTC
Flow is 415 cfs.
Flow
415 cfs
Gauge Height
8.86 ft
Water Temp
62.8°F (17.1°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 1557% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
62.8°F (17.1°C) · as of Oct 2, 11:30 PM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 5°F over the past week.
Flow rose from 23 to 415 cfs this week; water warmed from 59°F to 63°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 04166100 is a public stream gauge on River Rouge in Michigan. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
62° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
69° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
62° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On River Rouge
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- RIVER ROUGE AT DETROIT, MI · 5.6 mi
- RIVER ROUGE AT BIRMINGHAM, MI · 7.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- EVANS DITCH AT SOUTHFIELD, MI · 1.7 mi
- UPPER RIVER ROUGE AT DETROIT, MI · 3.8 mi
- BELL BRANCH AT BEECH-DALY ROAD AT REDFORD, MI · 3.8 mi
- FRANKLIN BRANCH AT SOUTHFIELD, MI · 3.8 mi
- UPPER RIVER ROUGE AT FARMINGTON, MI · 3.9 mi
- MIDDLE RIVER ROUGE NEAR GARDEN CITY, MI · 6.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on River Rouge?
The latest reported water temperature on River Rouge is 62.8°F (17.1°C) as of Oct 2, 11:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near River Rouge?
Other gauges on River Rouge worth checking include RIVER ROUGE AT DETROIT, MI (5.6 miles away), RIVER ROUGE AT BIRMINGHAM, MI (7.8 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for River Rouge?
The forecast for today near River Rouge is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 62°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
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