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Michigamme River

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Michigamme River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Michigamme River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Michigamme River is a 77-mile-long river located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.


15-Day Long Term Forecast


       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Michigamme River Near Crystal Falls
USGS 04062500
5040 cfs 9.1 ft 36.59
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Michigamme River is a 67.0-mile-long (107.8 km) tributary of the Menominee River on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. Via the Menominee River, its water flows to Lake Michigan.
The Michigamme River flows from Lake Michigamme in Marquette County, through Dickinson County, Michigamme Reservoir, Peavy Pond and Michigamme Lake in Iron County to its confluence with the Brule River, forming the Menominee River. The confluence can be viewed from the dam on Michigamme Lake. In addition, there is a spillway from the Paint River which flows into Peavy Pond.