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River stage

Menominee River

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
10 of 10
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 10 of 10 gauges on the Menominee River reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Menominee River levels, gauge by gauge

The Menominee River is measured at 10 gauges across Michigan, Wisconsin. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Kingsford MI — — reports flow only (0.80 kcfs)
Koss MI 9.82 ft 17.00 ft normal, steady
Twin Falls MI 15.41 ft 20.50 ft normal, steady
Vulcan MI 5.00 ft 15.00 ft normal, steady
White Rapids MI 6.19 ft 14.00 ft normal, steady
Big Quinnesec Falls Dam WI — — reports flow only (0.91 kcfs)
Florence WI 2.96 ft 9.00 ft normal, steady
McAllister WI 8.30 ft 15.00 ft normal, falling
Niagara WI 4.64 ft 13.00 ft normal, steady
Pembine WI 6.80 ft 16.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Menominee River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Koss, MI, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Koss →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Menominee River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 10 reporting gauges on the Menominee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Menominee River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Koss is at 9.82 ft; Twin Falls is at 15.41 ft; Vulcan is at 5.00 ft; White Rapids is at 6.19 ft.

Where is the Menominee River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 10 gauges on the Menominee River across Michigan, Wisconsin.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.