Michigamme River Flow Today
As of October 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Michigamme River is flowing at 179 cfs near Crystal Falls, MI — 49% of normal for the date and down 8% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Michigamme River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Crystal Falls, the Michigamme River is running 179 cfs — 49% of normal, down 8% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 49% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Michigamme River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Michigamme River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Crystal Falls1,305 ft 179 cfs49%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Michigamme River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (49%).
Michigamme River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michigamme River Near Crystal Falls MI
Oct 14, 2:00 AM · USGS 04062500 |
179 cfs | 49% | -8% | 2.36 ft | 5.6 ft below | 1,305 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Michigamme River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstem, Easternforest Boundary In Sec 1, T44N, R35W To City Of Crystal Falls Gauge: Crystal Falls |
Too low | 179 cfs | 210–715 cfs typical | II–III |
Dams & reservoirs on the Michigamme River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Michigamme River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Michigamme River
The Michigamme River is a 77-mile-long river located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The river has a rich history, being used as a transportation route for Native Americans, fur traders, and loggers. It flows through many forests and past several lakes, including Lake Michigamme, which is the largest of the reservoirs created by the river's dams. The river's hydrology is controlled by several dams, including the Michigamme Dam and the Peavy Falls Dam. These dams were built for hydroelectric power and flood control. The river is also used for recreational activities, including canoeing, kayaking, and fishing for trout and walleye. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes, with many farms located along its banks.
Fishing near the Michigamme River
About the Michigamme River
How is the Michigamme River flowing right now?
As of October 14, 2026, the Michigamme River is flowing at 179 cfs near Crystal Falls, MI, about 49% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Michigamme River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Michigamme River is at 49% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Michigamme River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Crystal Falls (8.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Michigamme River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.