East Branch Pine River near Tustin water level
River gauge, East Branch Pine River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 14.5 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at East Branch Pine River near Tustin: the gauge reads 2.54 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.54 ft – 2.89 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River at High School Bridge near HoxeyvilleRiver gauge, Pine River | 227 cfs | Low | −10.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Twin Creek at Eight Mile Road near EvartRiver gauge, Twin Creek | 3.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Chippewa Creek at 90th Avenue near EvartRiver gauge, Chippewa Creek | 4.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Muskegon River at EvartRiver gauge, Muskegon River | 7.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Manistee River near MesickRiver gauge, Manistee River | 1,150 cfs | Normal | −50.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Manistee River near WellstonRiver gauge, Manistee River | 1,650 cfs | Normal | −100.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Clam River at Vogel CenterRiver gauge, Clam River | 86.2 cfs | Normal | −5.8 cfs | 24 mi |
| Manistee River near ShermanRiver gauge, Manistee River | 12.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
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 East Branch Pine River near Tustin today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.54 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is East Branch Pine River near Tustin rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of East Branch Pine River near Tustin normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04124500(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.10251, -85.51728(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 | 2.54 ft | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 14.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: East Branch Pine River near Tustin (usgs:04124500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/east-branch-pine-river-near-tustin
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer