River stage
White Rapids, Menominee River
- River level
- 6.19 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Recent high
- 8.31 ft
- Recent low
- 6.02 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BANM4
- 30-day change
- +0.17 ft
- Average
- 6.68 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.05 ft
In brief
The Menominee River at White Rapids, MI read 6.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.81 ft below action stage. That is 0.17 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BANM4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.05 ft | 2023-04-18 |
| 2 | 14.98 ft | 2002-04-18 |
| 3 | 13.78 ft | 2019-04-25 |
| 4 | 12.78 ft | 2013-05-04 |
| 5 | 12.68 ft | 2004-04-22 |
| 6 | 12.23 ft | 2022-04-16 |
| 7 | 12.00 ft | 2015-05-28 |
| 8 | 11.95 ft | 2020-05-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
There is minor lowland flooding.
- 14.00 ft
Flooding is confined to wooded lowland areas.
- 15.50 ft
Flooding affects are mainly confined to wooded lowland. This stage compares to a flow of 24000 CFS at White Rapids Dam.
- 17.00 ft
This stage compares to the record flow of 24800 CFS at White Rapids Dam set in 1960.
- 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Trout stocking on the Menominee River
Michigan DNR stocked the Menominee River 1 time in 2026, 10,100 fish in total. Rainbow trout at 18.9. Michigan DNR's published figures for 2026, the most recent season it has confirmed, record 10,100 trout actually released here across 1 visit.
| Species | Fish | When |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | 10,100 | May 2026 |
Michigan DNR lists a week or a month rather than a date, and counts fish as an estimate. Full Michigan stocking schedule →
Frequently asked questions
Is the Menominee River flooding at White Rapids?
No. The Menominee River at White Rapids is at 6.19 ft, 4.81 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at White Rapids?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Menominee River has been at White Rapids?
The highest crest on record is 15.05 ft, on 2023-04-18.
Is the Menominee River high or low right now at White Rapids?
At 6.19 ft it is higher than 15% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BANM4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 04066030). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.