Streamflow discharge was last observed at 39 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.31 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 41 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by a number of smaller tributaries and is partly regulated by the Bond Falls Dam. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the river include its designation as a "Natural River" by the state of Michigan and its importance as a spawning ground for brook trout. The West Branch Ontonagon River is a valuable resource for recreational activities like fishing and kayaking, as well as for ecological research and conservation efforts.
| Elevation | 1,304.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.31 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1292.1 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 38.7 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 81% |
| Year Over Year Average | 48 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,540 cfs |
| Geolocation | 46.59, -89.54 |