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Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt water level

River gauge, Middle Branch Escanaba River, Michigan, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.89ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
13.4 cfs
Water temperature
49 °F
3 5 8 10 Highest onrecord 9.21 ft Minor floodstage 6.50 ft

History

1.901.952.00ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 191.901.952.00ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt reads 1.89 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.61 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.89 ft and 2.07 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 49 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
9.21 ftApril 20, 1985

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 6.50 ft, still 4.61 ft away.

What happens at each level

12.80 ft
County Road CP bridge begins to overtop.
12.50 ft
Water flows onto US-41 at the Iron Ore Trail crossing.
11.00 ft
Water overtops the Iron Ore Trail bridge east of Humboldt.
10.00 ft
County Road FY flooded, with homes near the north end likely threatened with water.
9.50 ft
Significant flooding of homes along County Road FX south of the gage. Low-lying areas begin to flood on the off-road vehicle trail from Van Riper State Park to County Road AAD at Clowry.
9.30 ft
County Road FX bridge is overtopped.
8.50 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the County Road CP bridge.
8.30 ft
Flooding begins to approach homes on County Road FX between US-41 and the Middle Branch of the Escanaba River bridge.
7.40 ft
County Road CP south of the bridge begins to flood.
6.50 ft
County Road FX begins to flood and water reaches the bottom of County Road FX bridge.
6.00 ft
Water reaches the doorway of the pump building immediately upstream of the gage.
1.89 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
19.21 ftApril 20, 1985
28.47 ftApril 17, 2002
38.30 ftApril 24, 1960
47.93 ftMay 1, 2013
57.88 ftOctober 6, 1986
67.73 ftSeptember 12, 1978
77.58 ftMay 20, 1996
87.36 ftApril 26, 1979
97.26 ftApril 15, 2023
107.16 ftApril 19, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:15 AM Sunset 05:59 PM Daylight 10 hr, 44 min First quarter 62%

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Other gauges on the Middle Branch Escanaba River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Middle Branch Escanaba River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Middle Branch Escanaba River 65.1 cfs Very low −54.9 cfs 22 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Greenwood Reservoir near GreenwoodReservoir, Greenwood Reservoir 108.99 ft Low −0.12 ft 5.7 mi
Greenwood Afterbay near GreenwoodRiver gauge, Greenwood Afterbay 80.71 ft High −0.03 ft 5.7 mi
Greenwood Release near GreenwoodRiver gauge, Greenwood Release 26.2 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 5.9 mi
Greenwood Diversion near GreenwoodRiver gauge, Greenwood Diversion 21.3 cfs High ±0 7 mi
Schweitzer Reservoir near PalmerReservoir, Schweitzer Reservoir 34.71 ft Low −0.02 ft 13 mi
Schweitzer Creek near PalmerRiver gauge, Schweitzer Creek 2.89 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 14 mi
Salmon Trout River near Big BayRiver gauge, Salmon Trout River 5.1 cfs Normal ±0 20 mi
East Branch Salmon Trout River near Dodge CityRiver gauge, East Branch Salmon Trout River 14.7 cfs Low −0.4 cfs 20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt?

The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 4.61 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 Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:15 PM CDT, the water level was 1.89 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt?

The highest level on record is 9.21 ft on April 20, 1985.

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:04057800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
46.49910, -87.88652 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.89 ft 2026-10-19 19:15 Provisional
Flow 13.4 cfs 2026-10-19 19:15 Provisional
Water temperature 49 °F 2026-10-19 19:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt (usgs:04057800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/middle-branch-escanaba-river-at-humboldt

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