Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat water level

Name: Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Menominee River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.63ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 1,470 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat is at 6.63 ft, in the normal range.

It is 7.37 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.38 ft and 6.94 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: 15.05 ftApril 18, 2023

Floating and fishing near Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 7.37 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: Water is surrounding homes along River Road and Summer Cloud Drive. Water may also be surrounding structures downstream along Otter Way near the river.
17.00 ft: This stage compares to the record flow of 24800 CFS at White Rapids Dam set in 1960.
15.50 ft: Flooding affects are mainly confined to wooded lowland. This stage compares to a flow of 24000 CFS at White Rapids Dam.
14.00 ft: Flooding is confined to wooded lowland areas.
11.00 ft: There is minor lowland flooding.
6.63 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.05 ft	April 18, 2023
2	14.98 ft	April 18, 2002
3	13.78 ft	April 25, 2019
4	12.78 ft	May 4, 2013
5	12.68 ft	April 22, 2004
6	12.23 ft	April 16, 2022
7	12.00 ft	May 28, 2015
8	11.95 ft	May 1, 2020
9	11.81 ft	May 14, 2003
10	11.60 ft	April 24, 2008

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Menominee River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Menominee River near FlorenceRiver gauge, Menominee River	3.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.29 ft	37 mi
Menominee River at Us Hwy-2 near Iron MountainRiver gauge, Menominee River	15.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	30 mi
Menominee River at NiagaraRiver gauge, Menominee River	5.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.23 ft	22 mi
Menominee River near VulcanRiver gauge, Menominee River	5.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	18 mi
Menominee River below Pemene Creek near PembineRiver gauge, Menominee River	7.25 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	7 mi
Menominee River at KossRiver gauge, Menominee River	9.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.22 ft	8 mi
Menominee River near Mc AllisterRiver gauge, Menominee River	8.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.17 ft	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pike River at AmbergRiver gauge, Pike River	2.59 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	10 mi
Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar RiverRiver gauge, Cedar River	11.7 cfs	Very low	−1.2 cfs	20 mi
Sturgeon River at Us Hwy-2 at LorettoRiver gauge, Sturgeon River	113 cfs	Low	−14.0 cfs	20 mi
Peshtigo River at PorterfieldRiver gauge, Peshtigo River	8.13 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	23 mi
Peshtigo River near WabenoRiver gauge, Peshtigo River	3.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 7.37 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 White Rapids Dam near Banat today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 6.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat 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 White Rapids Dam near Banat?

The highest level on record is 15.05 ft on April 18, 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:04066030 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 45.48194, -87.80222 (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	6.63 ft	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional
Flow	1,470 cfs	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Menominee River at White Rapids Dam near Banat (usgs:04066030). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/menominee-river-at-white-rapids-dam-near-banat

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer