-52.2 cfs (-20.19%) since yesterday
44.87% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Menomonee River
was last observed at
206
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
409
acre-ft of water today; about 45%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
460 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 152 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Menomonee River At Menomonee Falls
with a gauge stage of 3.84 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.
Last Updated
2024-04-20
Streamflow
206.3 cfs
Percent of Normal
44.87%
Maximum
4,782.0 cfs
2019-09-13
About the menomonee river
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.