Black River Near Bessemer, Mi Realtime Data
BLACK RIVER NEAR BESSEMER, MI
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
19
Discharge (cfs)
1.9
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 19 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.93 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 22 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by snowmelt and rainfall and is a popular destination for kayaking and fishing. There are no major tributaries or dams along the river, but there are several smaller creeks that flow into it. Seasonally, the river experiences high flow in the spring due to snowmelt and may be too dangerous for recreational activities. In the summer, the flow decreases, providing an optimal time for kayaking and fishing. The river also has a unique feature known as the "Potawatomi Falls," which is a waterfall that flows into a natural swimming hole.
July 21, 2026
| Elevation | 1,186.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.93 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 18.9 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1156.13 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 47% |
| Year Over Year Average | 41 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,390 cfs |
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