Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain water level

Name: Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Menominee River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

15.29ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:24 AM CDT (29 min ago)

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain, where the gauge shows 15.29 ft.

It is 5.21 ft below the flood stage of 20.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 15.29 ft – 15.54 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 24.05 ftApril 26, 1960

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 20.50 ft.

What happens at each level

24.50 ft: This stage compares to record flow rates of 18300 cubic feet per second at Twin Falls Dam set in 1953 and 22000 cubic feet per second at the Kingsford Dam also set in 1953.
23.50 ft: This latest stage compares to flow rates of around 18000 cubic feet per second at the Twin Falls Dam and 20000 cubic feet per second at the Kingsford Dam.
22.50 ft: An area boat landing in the Twin Falls area is flooded and water also approaches a few area resorts. Flooding is affecting the Rivers Bend campground. This latest stage compares to a flow rate of 17200 cubic feet per second at the Twin Falls Dam, and 19900 cubic feet per second at the Kingsford Dam.
20.50 ft: Water approaches a few homes or mobile homes near the River Bend campground.
18.50 ft: There is minor lowland flooding. Flows downstream from the Kingsford Dam to Niagara are fast and dangerous.
16.50 ft: Flows downstream of the Kingsford Dam to Niagara become fast. Shoreline equipment may be impacted.
15.29 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.05 ft	April 26, 1960
2	22.50 ft	July 3, 1953
3	22.23 ft	April 18, 2002
4	21.07 ft	April 16, 2023
5	21.04 ft	April 27, 1996
6	21.00 ft	April 21, 2026
7	20.57 ft	April 25, 2019
8	18.68 ft	April 9, 1997
9	18.66 ft	May 1, 2020
10	18.60 ft	April 1, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 05:58 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Menominee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Menominee River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Menominee River	3.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River	5.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	8 mi
Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River	5.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.20 ft	14 mi
Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River	7.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.15 ft	24 mi
Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River	6.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	30 mi
Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River	9.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	38 mi
Menominee River near Mc AllisterRiver gauge, Menominee River	8.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	42 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pine River below Pine R Powerplant near FlorenceRiver gauge, Pine River	1.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	8 mi
Brule River near CommonwealthRiver gauge, Brule River	7.05 ft	Below flood stage	+0.11 ft	9 mi
Brule River at Us Highway 2 near FlorenceRiver gauge, Brule River	3.55 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Paint River near AlphaRiver gauge, Paint River	280 cfs	High	+4.0 cfs	13 mi
Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	105 cfs	Low	−11.0 cfs	13 mi
Michigamme River near Crystal FallsRiver gauge, Michigamme River	2.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	18 mi
Popple River near FenceRiver gauge, Popple River	2.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain?

The official flood stage is 20.50 ft. The level is currently 5.21 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:24 AM CDT, the water level was 15.29 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.18 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain?

The highest level on record is 24.05 ft on April 26, 1960.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04063522 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.86607, -88.07457 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	15.29 ft	2026-10-21 08:24	Provisional

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