Ford River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Ford River is flowing at 44 cfs near Hyde, MI — 37% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Ford River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Hyde, the Ford River is running 44 cfs — 37% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 37% of normal).
How the Ford River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Hyde707 ft 44 cfs37%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Ford River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (37%).
Ford River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ford River Near Hyde MI
Oct 6, 2:00 AM · USGS 04059500 |
44 cfs | 37% | -3% | 1.63 ft | 6.4 ft below | 707 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Ford River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Ford River
The Ford River is a 24-mile-long river located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation by indigenous people and early settlers. Today, it is primarily used for recreation and irrigation. The river is fed by several tributaries and includes two main reservoirs, the Shakey Lakes Reservoir and the Ford Dam Reservoir. The Shakey Lakes Reservoir was created by the construction of a dam in the 1920s and is used for fishing, boating, and swimming. The Ford Dam Reservoir was created in the 1930s and is used primarily for irrigation. The Ford River is a popular destination for fishing, with various species of trout and salmon found in its waters. The river also supports agricultural activities in the surrounding area.
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About the Ford River
How is the Ford River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Ford River is flowing at 44 cfs near Hyde, MI, about 37% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Ford River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Ford River is at 37% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Ford River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Hyde (8.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.