MENOMONEE RIVER

MENOMONEE RIVER

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Total streamflow across the Menomonee River was last observed at 31 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 62 acre-ft of water today; about 85% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 37 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-09-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at 4,782 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Menomonee River At Wauwatosa reporting a streamflow rate of 26.7 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls with a gauge stage of 3.01 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Menomonee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 772 ft, the Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls.

The Menomonee River is a 33.5-mile-long river located in southeastern Wisconsin. The river has a rich history, being used as a transportation route by Native Americans and later by European settlers for logging and milling. Today, it is primarily used for recreational purposes, including fishing, kayaking, and hiking along its banks. The river's hydrology includes a number of reservoirs and dams, such as the Menomonee Falls Dam and the Valley Power Plant Dam, which provide hydroelectric power as well as flood control. The river is also used for agriculture, with farms and fields lining its banks. Despite past pollution, the river has undergone extensive cleanup efforts in recent years, and is now considered safe for recreational use.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 62 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 31.27 cfs
-1.36 cfs (-4.17%)
Percent of Normal 84.89%
Maximum 4,782.0 cfs
2019-09-13
Seasonal Avg 37 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls
USGS 04087030
5 cfs 3.01 ft 13.4
Menomonee River At Wauwatosa
USGS 04087120
27 cfs 1.76 ft -6.64

Regional Streamflow

24

Cubic Feet Per Second

1230

Cubic Feet Per Second

43

Cubic Feet Per Second

7540

Cubic Feet Per Second

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See also Menominee RiverThe Menomonee River is one of three primary rivers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.



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