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SwedenMenominee River near Florence water level
River gauge, Menominee River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 780 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Menominee River near Florence, where the gauge shows 3.22 ft.
It is 5.78 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.26 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.21 ft – 4.03 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
- 13.81 ftJuly 2, 1953
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
- Several homes along Runbers Road surrounded by several feet of water. Flooding also occurs on B&B Lane. This stage compares to a record flow of around 11700 CFS at the Brule Dam set in 1953.
- 12.00 ft
- Floodwaters affect homes along Runbers road in Florence County. This stage compares to a flow rate of 10600 cubic feet per second at the Brule Dam. At 9100 cfs, floodwaters affect a seasonal home on a private drive off Runbers Road.
- 10.00 ft
- Floodwaters reach a few homes and cottages along Runbers Road.
- 9.00 ft
- Flooding is confined to lowland and wooded land.
- 8.50 ft
- There is minor lowland flooding.
- 3.22 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.81 ft | July 2, 1953 |
| 2 | 13.00 ft | April 23, 1916 |
| 3 | 12.21 ft | April 17, 2002 |
| 4 | 11.86 ft | May 11, 1965 |
| 5 | 11.52 ft | May 8, 1950 |
| 6 | 11.50 ft | April 9, 1929 |
| 7 | 11.48 ft | April 20, 2026 |
| 8 | 11.30 ft | April 29, 1921 |
| 9 | 11.29 ft | April 16, 2023 |
| 10 | 10.92 ft | April 28, 1954 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Menominee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron MountainRiver gauge, Menominee River | 15.36 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 16 mi |
| Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.38 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 22 mi |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River | 7.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River | 6.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 37 mi |
| Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River | 9.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 46 mi |
| Menominee River near Mc AllisterRiver gauge, Menominee River | 8.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 50 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brule River near CommonwealthRiver gauge, Brule River | 6.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Paint River near AlphaRiver gauge, Paint River | 276 cfs | High | −4.0 cfs | 5.3 mi |
| Brule River at Us Highway 2 near FlorenceRiver gauge, Brule River | 3.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Pine River below Pine R Powerplant near FlorenceRiver gauge, Pine River | 2.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 8 mi |
| Michigamme River near Crystal FallsRiver gauge, Michigamme River | 2.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 11 mi |
| Popple River near FenceRiver gauge, Popple River | 2.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 19 mi |
| Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 116 cfs | Low | −41.0 cfs | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Menominee River near Florence?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.78 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 near Florence today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.22 ft. Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Menominee River near Florence rising or falling?
Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Menominee River near Florence normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Menominee River near Florence?
The highest level on record is 13.81 ft on July 2, 1953.
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:04063000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.95134, -88.18930(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 | 3.22 ft | 2026-10-20 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 780 cfs | 2026-10-20 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Menominee River near Florence (usgs:04063000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/menominee-river-near-florence
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