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SwedenBlack River near Garnet water level
River gauge, Black River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.9 cfs
History
What this means
The Black River near Garnet is running far below normal at 2.43 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.42 ft and 2.53 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
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.55 ftMay 7, 1960
Floating and fishing near Black River near Garnet
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.55 ft | May 7, 1960 |
| 2 | 7.95 ft | April 20, 1957 |
| 3 | 7.06 ft | April 16, 1991 |
| 4 | 7.05 ft | September 21, 1970 |
| 5 | 6.98 ft | April 21, 1985 |
| 6 | 6.76 ft | April 17, 1971 |
| 7 | 6.50 ft | April 1, 1967 |
| 8 | 6.41 ft | April 18, 2019 |
| 9 | 6.12 ft | April 26, 1979 |
| 10 | 6.03 ft | April 20, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahquamenon River near ParadiseRiver gauge, Tahquamenon River | 3.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 32 mi |
| Pine River near RudyardRiver gauge, Pine River | 1.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 36 mi |
| Manistique River near ManistiqueRiver gauge, Manistique River | 660 cfs | Low | +74.0 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 Black River near Garnet today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT, the water level was 2.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River near Garnet rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River near Garnet normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Black River near Garnet?
The highest level on record is 8.55 ft on May 7, 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.
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:04046000(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.11781, -85.36606(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 | 2.43 ft | 2026-10-19 02:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Black River near Garnet (usgs:04046000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/black-river-near-garnet
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