Menominee River near Florence water level

Name: Menominee River near Florence water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Menominee River, Wisconsin, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.21ft Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM CDT (32 min ago)

Flow: 774 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Menominee River near Florence, where the gauge shows 3.21 ft.

It is 5.79 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.19 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.
3.21 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

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 56° 32° – Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 63° 37° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 67° 47° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 66° 49° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 67° 56° 0.01 in Wind 13 mph

25 Sun 62° 45° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 44° 34° 0.09 in Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:00 PM Daylight 10 hr, 43 min Waxing gibbous 70%

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	15.33 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	8 mi
Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River	5.07 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	16 mi
Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River	5.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	22 mi
Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River	7.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	32 mi
Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River	6.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	37 mi
Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River	9.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	46 mi
Menominee River near Mc AllisterRiver gauge, Menominee River	8.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	50 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Brule River near CommonwealthRiver gauge, Brule River	6.95 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	1.3 mi
Paint River near AlphaRiver gauge, Paint River	272 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	−0.03 ft	6.1 mi
Pine River below Pine R Powerplant near FlorenceRiver gauge, Pine River	2.02 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	8 mi
Michigamme River near Crystal FallsRiver gauge, Michigamme River	2.77 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Popple River near FenceRiver gauge, Popple River	2.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	19 mi
Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	111 cfs	Low	−18.0 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 5.79 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, 11:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.21 ft. Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Menominee River near Florence rising or falling?

Down 0.28 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	3.21 ft	2026-10-20 16:00	Provisional
Flow	774 cfs	2026-10-20 16:00	Provisional

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