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SwedenEscanaba River at Cornell water level
River gauge, Escanaba River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 518 cfs
- Water temperature
- 47 °F
History
What this means
The Escanaba River at Cornell is at 1.64 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.36 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.49 ft and 1.66 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 47 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.40 ftApril 9, 1971
Floating and fishing near Escanaba River at Cornell
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.00 ft, 8.36 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 11.60 ft
- Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on County Road 519
- 8.00 ft
- Low lying wooded areas become flooded
- 1.64 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.40 ft | April 9, 1971 |
| 2 | 5.62 ft | February 18, 1984 |
| 3 | 5.61 ft | March 31, 1986 |
| 4 | 5.26 ft | April 1, 1988 |
| 5 | 5.18 ft | April 4, 1989 |
| 6 | 5.00 ft | April 26, 1979 |
| 7 | 4.95 ft | April 22, 1985 |
| 8 | 4.90 ft | May 7, 1960 |
| 9 | 4.87 ft | April 16, 2023 |
| 10 | 4.78 ft | April 19, 1952 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford River near HydeRiver gauge, Ford River | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Sturgeon River near Nahma JunctionRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 4.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 25 mi |
| Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar RiverRiver gauge, Cedar River | 9.6 cfs | Very low | −2.7 cfs | 28 mi |
| Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 131 cfs | Low | +9.0 cfs | 31 mi |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Middle Branch Escanaba River | 149 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 33 mi |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River | 7.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 36 mi |
| Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.62 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Escanaba River at Cornell?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.36 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 Escanaba River at Cornell today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:45 AM CDT, the water level was 1.64 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Escanaba River at Cornell rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Escanaba River at Cornell normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Escanaba River at Cornell?
The highest level on record is 6.40 ft on April 9, 1971.
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:04059000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.90892, -87.21353(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 | 1.64 ft | 2026-10-18 05:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 518 cfs | 2026-10-18 05:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 47 °F | 2026-10-18 05:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Escanaba River at Cornell (usgs:04059000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/escanaba-river-at-cornell
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer