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SwedenMenominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat water level
River gauge, Menominee River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,230 cfs
History
What this means
The Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat is at 6.43 ft, in the normal range.
It is 7.57 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.20 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.38 ft and 6.94 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
- 15.05 ftApril 18, 2023
Floating and fishing near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 7.57 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
- Water is surrounding homes along River Road and Summer Cloud Drive. Water may also be surrounding structures downstream along Otter Way near the river.
- 17.00 ft
- This stage compares to the record flow of 24800 CFS at White Rapids Dam set in 1960.
- 15.50 ft
- Flooding affects are mainly confined to wooded lowland. This stage compares to a flow of 24000 CFS at White Rapids Dam.
- 14.00 ft
- Flooding is confined to wooded lowland areas.
- 11.00 ft
- There is minor lowland flooding.
- 6.43 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.05 ft | April 18, 2023 |
| 2 | 14.98 ft | April 18, 2002 |
| 3 | 13.78 ft | April 25, 2019 |
| 4 | 12.78 ft | May 4, 2013 |
| 5 | 12.68 ft | April 22, 2004 |
| 6 | 12.23 ft | April 16, 2022 |
| 7 | 12.00 ft | May 28, 2015 |
| 8 | 11.95 ft | May 1, 2020 |
| 9 | 11.81 ft | May 14, 2003 |
| 10 | 11.60 ft | April 24, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Menominee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Menominee River | 3.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 37 mi |
| Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron MountainRiver gauge, Menominee River | 15.29 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 30 mi |
| Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 22 mi |
| Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 18 mi |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River | 7.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 7 mi |
| Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River | 9.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 8 mi |
| Menominee River near Mc AllisterRiver gauge, Menominee River | 8.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 13 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike River at AmbergRiver gauge, Pike River | 2.63 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 10 mi |
| Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar RiverRiver gauge, Cedar River | 11.2 cfs | Very low | −1.1 cfs | 20 mi |
| Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 107 cfs | Low | −9.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Peshtigo River at PorterfieldRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 8.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Peshtigo River near WabenoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 3.95 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 7.57 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 White Rapids Dam near Banat today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.43 ft. Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat rising or falling?
Down 0.20 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.34 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat 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 White Rapids Dam near Banat?
The highest level on record is 15.05 ft on April 18, 2023.
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:04066030(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.48194, -87.80222(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 | 6.43 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,230 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat (usgs:04066030). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/menominee-river-at-white-rapids-dam-near-banat
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