Huron River Flow
As of 2026-08-10, the Huron River is flowing at a combined 287 cfs across 4 USGS streamgauges — 46% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 619 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Huron River was last observed at 287 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 569 acre-ft of water today; about 46% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 619 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2013-07-11 when daily discharge volume was observed at 17,563 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Huron River At Milan Oh reporting a streamflow rate of 1,780 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Huron River At Ann Arbor with a gauge stage of 11.84 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Huron River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 883 ft, the Huron River At Milford.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Huron River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Huron River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Huron River At Milford
MI
USGS 04170000
|
73 | 5.22 | -6.9 | 67% | 29 | 648 | 883 |
|
Huron River Near Hamburg
MI
USGS 04172000
|
81 | 4.33 | -4.1 | 55% | 25 | 1,290 | 852 |
|
Huron River At Ann Arbor
MI
USGS 04174500
|
122 | 11.84 | -4.6 | 51% | 50 | 3,300 | 758 |
|
Huron River At Milan Oh
OH
USGS 04199000
|
1,780 | 10.86 | 10.0 | 205% | 2 | 16,700 | 582 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Huron River
The Huron River is a 130-mile-long river in southeastern Michigan. It was named after the Huron tribe who once inhabited the area. The river flows through several cities, including Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Flat Rock. The Huron River's hydrology is primarily influenced by rainfall and snowmelt, with its flow regulated by three dams: Barton, Argo, and Geddes. The river serves as a source of drinking water for several communities and provides recreational opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The Huron River also supports agriculture, with several farms located along its banks, producing crops such as soybeans, corn, and wheat. The river has a rich history, with Native Americans using it as a transportation and trading route and later serving as a source of power for mills and factories.
Recreation along the Huron River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Huron River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Huron River
How is the Huron River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-10, the Huron River is flowing at a combined 287 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 46% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Huron River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Huron River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.