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SwedenMenominee River at Koss water level
River gauge, Menominee River, Michigan, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2,030 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Menominee River at Koss reads 10.27 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.73 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 6.73 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.96 ft and 10.27 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
- 19.60 ftMay 10, 1960
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 6.73 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Several feet of water is surrounding several homes and cottages in the area along the river.
- 20.00 ft
- Several feet of water is surrounding a home on the Wisconsin side of the river.
- 18.00 ft
- Floodwaters approach a home on the Wisconsin side of the river.
- 17.00 ft
- Water begins to threaten three residences on Number 19 Road near Koss, a residence on Shoreline Drive, and a residence on River Road around a half mile south of Number 12 Road. Water floods a boat landing near the gauge.
- 15.00 ft
- There is minor flooding to wooded lowland.
- 10.27 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.60 ft | May 10, 1960 |
| 2 | 18.30 ft | May 12, 1965 |
| 3 | 18.09 ft | April 16, 2026 |
| 4 | 17.50 ft | April 27, 1979 |
| 5 | 17.46 ft | April 18, 2023 |
| 6 | 17.30 ft | April 23, 1916 |
| 7 | 17.23 ft | April 20, 2002 |
| 8 | 16.38 ft | April 26, 2019 |
| 9 | 15.56 ft | April 23, 2004 |
| 10 | 15.30 ft | April 16, 2022 |
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 | 3.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.34 ft | 46 mi |
| Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron MountainRiver gauge, Menominee River | 15.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 38 mi |
| Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.40 ft | Below flood stage | −0.44 ft | 30 mi |
| Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River | 5.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 25 mi |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River | 7.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 14 mi |
| Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near BanatRiver gauge, Menominee River | 6.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| Menominee River near Mc AllisterRiver gauge, Menominee River | 9.13 ft | Below flood stage | +0.19 ft | 4.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike River at AmbergRiver gauge, Pike River | 2.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Peshtigo River at PorterfieldRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 8.16 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 18 mi |
| Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar RiverRiver gauge, Cedar River | 13.5 cfs | Low | +2.9 cfs | 18 mi |
| Peshtigo River at PeshtigoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 1.76 ft | Below flood stage | +0.17 ft | 24 mi |
| Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 129 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 28 mi |
| Peshtigo River near WabenoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River | 4.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Menominee River at Koss?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 6.73 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 at Koss today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 10.27 ft. Up 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Menominee River at Koss rising or falling?
Up 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Menominee River at Koss normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Menominee River at Koss?
The highest level on record is 19.60 ft on May 10, 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:04066800(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.38720, -87.70206(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 | 10.27 ft | 2026-10-18 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2,030 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Menominee River at Koss (usgs:04066800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/menominee-river-at-koss
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