Slate River at Skanee Road near Skanee water level

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

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Latest reading

Water level

3.35ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT (30 min ago)

Water temperature: 44 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The U.S. Geological Survey has the Slate River at Skanee Road near Skanee at 3.35 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.35 ft – 3.78 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 44 °F.

The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 40 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

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Silver River near L'anseRiver gauge, Silver River	6.48 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	3.4 mi
Falls River near L'anseRiver gauge, Falls River	23.3 cfs	Low	−0.5 cfs	11 mi
Salmon Trout River near Big BayRiver gauge, Salmon Trout River	4.9 cfs	Low	−0.2 cfs	18 mi
East Branch Salmon Trout River near Dodge CityRiver gauge, East Branch Salmon Trout River	14.7 cfs	Low	−0.4 cfs	19 mi
Sturgeon River near AlstonRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	4.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	20 mi
Pilgrim River at Paradise Road near DodgevilleRiver gauge, Pilgrim River	93.9 cfs	Very high	+5.2 cfs	22 mi
Sturgeon River near SidnawRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	3.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	23 mi
Trap Rock River near Lake LindenRiver gauge, Trap Rock River	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	28 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 Slate River at Skanee Road near Skanee today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.35 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Slate River at Skanee Road near Skanee rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Slate River at Skanee Road near Skanee normal?

The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.

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:04043165 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 46.83333, -88.25861 (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	3.35 ft	2026-10-20 18:30	Provisional
Water temperature	44 °F	2026-10-20 18:30	Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Slate River at Skanee Road near Skanee (usgs:04043165). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/slate-river-at-skanee-road-near-skanee

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