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SwedenCedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River water level
River gauge, Cedar River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 12.9 cfs
History
What this means
The Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River is running below normal at 18.44 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 18.34 ft and 18.47 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
- 25.18 ftApril 14, 2023
Floating and fishing near Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River
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 | 25.18 ft | April 14, 2023 |
| 2 | 24.44 ft | April 15, 2022 |
| 3 | 23.55 ft | May 2, 2024 |
| 4 | 21.89 ft | April 12, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River | 10.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 18 mi |
| Ford River near HydeRiver gauge, Ford River | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 18 mi |
| Menominee River near Mc AllisterRiver gauge, Menominee River | 9.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 19 mi |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River | 7.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.25 ft | 19 mi |
| Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River | 6.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 20 mi |
| Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 125 cfs | Low | −4.0 cfs | 27 mi |
| Escanaba River at CornellRiver gauge, Escanaba River | 1.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 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 Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT, the water level was 18.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River normal?
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 Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River?
The highest level on record is 25.18 ft on April 14, 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:04059750(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.52389, -87.39500(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 | 18.44 ft | 2026-10-19 17:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 12.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 17:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River (usgs:04059750). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/cedar-river-at-county-road-366-near-cedar-river
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