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SwedenMiners River near Munising water level
River gauge, Miners River, Michigan, United States
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What this means
The Miners River near Munising reads 1.38 ft as of Oct 18, 2026, 05:15 PM CDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.38 ft and 1.65 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 3.40 ftMay 2, 2023
Floating and fishing near Miners River near Munising
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.40 ft | May 2, 2023 |
| 2 | 3.13 ft | April 25, 2022 |
| 3 | 2.95 ft | April 10, 2017 |
| 4 | 2.93 ft | April 23, 2019 |
| 5 | 2.81 ft | May 5, 2018 |
| 6 | 2.81 ft | May 3, 2020 |
| 7 | 2.13 ft | March 25, 2021 |
| 8 | 2.11 ft | June 23, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manistique River near ManistiqueRiver gauge, Manistique River | 629 cfs | Low | +50.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Sturgeon River near Nahma JunctionRiver gauge, Sturgeon River | 4.15 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 38 mi |
| Whetstone Brook at Altamont St at MarquetteRiver gauge, Whetstone Brook | 0.78 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 41 mi |
| Dead River at MarquetteRiver gauge, Dead River | 140 cfs | Normal | +8.0 cfs | 42 mi |
| Escanaba River at CornellRiver gauge, Escanaba River | 1.61 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 51 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 Miners River near Munising today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:15 PM CDT, the water level was 1.38 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Miners River near Munising rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Miners River near Munising normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Miners River near Munising?
The highest level on record is 3.40 ft on May 2, 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:04044755(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.48778, -86.54053(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 | 1.38 ft | 2026-10-18 22:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Miners River near Munising (usgs:04044755). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/michigan/miners-river-near-munising
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