Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville water level

Name: Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pilgrim River, Michigan, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

68.81ft Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM CDT (48 min ago)

Flow: 97.9 cfs
Water temperature: 44 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The gauge at Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville shows 68.81 ft, well above normal for late October.

The record high is 72.28 ft, set on April 12, 2023.

The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 68.73 ft and 68.99 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 44 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 72.28 ftApril 12, 2023

High water at Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville

The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.

Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	72.28 ft	April 12, 2023
2	71.50 ft	April 24, 2022
3	70.48 ft	March 24, 2021
4	69.99 ft	June 19, 2024
5	9.72 ft	April 26, 2017
6	9.45 ft	April 12, 2015
7	9.15 ft	April 16, 2016

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 66° 46° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 56° 39° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 71° 49° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 73° 58° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 66° 47° 0.00 in, 31% Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 46° 36° – Wind 9 mph

27 Tue 45° 31° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 05:58 PM Daylight 10 hr, 36 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Trap Rock River near Lake LindenRiver gauge, Trap Rock River	3.42 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	13 mi
Slate River at Skanee Road near SkaneeRiver gauge, Slate River	3.35 ft	No reference yet	−0.02 ft	22 mi
Silver River near L'anseRiver gauge, Silver River	6.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	22 mi
Falls River near L'anseRiver gauge, Falls River	21.6 cfs	Low	−1.1 cfs	25 mi
Sturgeon River near AlstonRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	4.03 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	25 mi
Sturgeon River near SidnawRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	3.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	35 mi
Salmon Trout River near Big BayRiver gauge, Salmon Trout River	5.1 cfs	Normal	±0	38 mi
East Branch Salmon Trout River near Dodge CityRiver gauge, East Branch Salmon Trout River	14.7 cfs	Low	+0.5 cfs	39 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 Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM CDT, the water level was 68.81 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville rising or falling?

Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville?

The highest level on record is 72.28 ft on April 12, 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.

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:04043016 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 47.08409, -88.55068 (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	68.81 ft	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional
Flow	97.9 cfs	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional
Water temperature	44 °F	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near Dodgeville (usgs:04043016). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/pilgrim-river-at-paradise-road-near-dodgeville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer