Menominee River river
Total streamflow across the Menominee River was last observed at 16,560 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 32,846 acre-ft of water today; about 55% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 30,297 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2026-04-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at 141,700 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Menominee River At Twin Falls Near Iron Mt reporting a streamflow rate of 3,420 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Menominee River, with a gauge stage of 16.37 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Menominee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,118 ft, the Menominee River Near Florence.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Menominee River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Menominee River
All 8 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Menominee River Near Florence
MI
USGS 04063000
|
1,530 | 4.23 | -3.9 | 60% | 266 | 12,900 | 1,118 |
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Menominee River At Twin Falls Near Iron Mt
MI
USGS 04063500
|
3,420 | 16.37 | · | · | · | · | 1,066 |
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Menominee River At Niagara
WI
USGS 04065106
|
1,990 | 6.34 | -4.8 | 65% | 485 | 16,800 | 869 |
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Menominee River Near Vulcan
MI
USGS 04065722
|
2,230 | 6.32 | -3.8 | 60% | 338 | 20,600 | 807 |
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Menominee River Below Pemene Creek Near Pembine
MI
USGS 04066003
|
2,320 | 7.99 | -4.8 | 60% | 567 | 22,100 | 748 |
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Menominee River At White Rapids Dam Near Banat
MI
USGS 04066030
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2,570 | 7.46 | -11.5 | 63% | 3 | 24,400 | 689 |
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Menominee River At Koss
MI
USGS 04066800
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3,090 | 10.47 | -5.5 | 68% | 735 | 24,500 | 663 |
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Menominee River Near Mc Allister
WI
USGS 04067500
|
2,830 | 9.83 | -8.9 | 58% | 735 | 27,400 | 643 |
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
Menominee River
The Menominee River is a 116-mile-long waterway located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Wisconsin. Historically, the river played a significant role in the Native American population's economy and culture, which included fishing, hunting, and transportation. The Menominee River is part of the hydrology of the Great Lakes system and is heavily regulated due to the presence of several dams and reservoirs. The largest reservoirs include the Michigamme Reservoir, the Peavy Pond, and the White Rapids Reservoir. These reservoirs provide hydroelectric power and flood control, which is essential for the surrounding agricultural communities. Additionally, the Menominee River is popular for recreational activities, including fishing, kayaking, and camping. The river provides a unique outdoor experience, surrounded by scenic landscapes and wildlife.
Recreation along the Menominee River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Menominee 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 Menominee River
Where does the data for the Menominee 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.