Menominee River near Mc Allister water level
River gauge, Menominee River, Wisconsin, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,790 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Menominee River near Mc Allister, where the gauge shows 8.93 ft.
It is 6.07 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 8.48 ft – 9.19 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
- 20.00 ftMay 9, 1960
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
- This stage compares to the record flow of 24800 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam.
- 18.00 ft
- Floodwaters are covering River Drive and Shore Drive west of Wallace in Menominee County, Michigan andSouth Park Road east of Porterfield in Marinette County. This stage compares to a flow of 24240 cubic feet per second at White Rapids Dam.
- 16.50 ft
- Water approaches River Drive and Shore Drive west of Wallace in Menominee County, Michigan. Water approaches South Park Road east of Porterfield.
- 15.00 ft
- Water covers the boat docks near the river gauge and there is extensive flooding of wooded lowland areas.
- 12.00 ft
- There is minor flooding of wooded lowland.
- 8.93 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 | 20.00 ft | May 9, 1960 |
| 2 | 19.71 ft | April 16, 2026 |
| 3 | 18.56 ft | April 18, 2023 |
| 4 | 18.33 ft | April 20, 2002 |
| 5 | 18.27 ft | May 12, 1965 |
| 6 | 17.95 ft | April 8, 1986 |
| 7 | 17.83 ft | April 15, 1951 |
| 8 | 17.43 ft | July 5, 1953 |
| 9 | 17.31 ft | April 26, 2019 |
| 10 | 17.27 ft | May 3, 1972 |
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 near FlorenceRiver gauge, Menominee River | 3.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.24 ft | 50 mi |
| Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron MountainRiver gauge, Menominee River | 15.36 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 42 mi |
| Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 34 mi |
| Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 30 mi |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River | 7.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River | 6.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 13 mi |
| Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River | 9.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.17 ft | 4.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peshtigo River at PorterfieldRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 8.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar RiverRiver gauge, Cedar River | 12.3 cfs | Very low | −0.6 cfs | 19 mi |
| Peshtigo River at PeshtigoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 1.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| Pike River at AmbergRiver gauge, Pike River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 20 mi |
| Peshtigo River near WabenoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 4.00 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 31 mi |
| Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 116 cfs | Low | −36.0 cfs | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Menominee River near Mc Allister?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 6.07 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 Mc Allister today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM CDT, the water level was 8.93 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Menominee River near Mc Allister rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Menominee River near Mc Allister 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 Mc Allister?
The highest level on record is 20.00 ft on May 9, 1960.
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:04067500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.32583, -87.66333(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 | 8.93 ft | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,790 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Menominee River near Mc Allister (usgs:04067500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wisconsin/menominee-river-near-mc-allister
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