Dowagiac River Water Level
Live gauge height for Dowagiac River, measured at USGS station DOWAGIAC RIVER AT SUMNERVILLE, MI (1.6 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
5.02 ft
Updated 43 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
174 cfs
Boat Ramps on Dowagiac River (4)
- Niles — Niles Charter Township, Michigan
- Arthur Dodd Memorial — Pokagon Township, Michigan
- Peavine Street — Pokagon Township, Michigan
- Pucker Street — Niles Charter Township, Michigan
Dowagiac River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Dowagiac River today?
The USGS gauge for Dowagiac River (DOWAGIAC RIVER AT SUMNERVILLE, MI) currently reads a gauge height of 5.02 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Dowagiac River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Dowagiac River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 4 boat ramps on Dowagiac River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 04101800. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.