River stage
New Richmond, Kalamazoo River
- River level
- 10.59 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.35 ft
- Recent high
- 12.58 ft
- Recent low
- 10.08 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RCMM4
- 30-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Average
- 10.90 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.58 ft
In brief
The Kalamazoo River at New Richmond, MI read 10.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.41 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RCMM4
Water 65 °F (18 °C) · 7 °F warmer than normal for this date · +1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.58 ft | 2013-04-20 |
| 2 | 18.30 ft | 2018-02-23 |
| 3 | 17.40 ft | 2023-04-07 |
| 4 | 17.29 ft | 2021-06-29 |
| 5 | 16.70 ft | 2020-05-20 |
| 6 | 16.57 ft | 2019-02-08 |
| 7 | 16.51 ft | 2011-04-29 |
| 8 | 16.36 ft | 2019-06-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
River is bankfull and begins to spill over into large swampy areas along the river. Boardwalk along the river would become flooded.
- 17.00 ft
Expect minor flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river. Boardwalk along the river and boat launch would be flooded.
- 19.00 ft
Expect moderate flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river. Considerable flooding of boat launch and trails along the river.
- 21.00 ft
Expect major flooding of low lying areas and farmland along the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Kalamazoo River
Michigan DNR stocked the Kalamazoo River 1 time in 2026, 124,672 fish in total. Chinook salmon at 9.2.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chinook salmon | 124,672 | May 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 Kalamazoo River flooding at New Richmond?
No. The Kalamazoo River at New Richmond is at 10.59 ft, 4.41 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Richmond?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Kalamazoo River has been at New Richmond?
The highest crest on record is 18.58 ft, on 2013-04-20.
Is the Kalamazoo River high or low right now at New Richmond?
At 10.59 ft it is higher than 41% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at New Richmond, Kalamazoo River?
The water temperature at New Richmond, Kalamazoo River is 65 °F (18.2 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 7 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.3 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RCMM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04108660). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.