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Paint 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 Paint River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Paint River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

The Paint River is a scenic 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
Paint River Nr Alpha
USGS 04062000
4850 cfs 9.1 ft -44.7
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

Paint River is a 45.5-mile-long (73.2 km) river in the U.S. state of Michigan.
It is a tributary of the Brule River and flows through Gogebic and Iron counties. Via the Brule River, it is part of the Menominee River watershed, flowing to Lake Michigan.
The Paint River flows through Crystal Falls, Michigan, and empties into the Brule River before its confluence with the Michigamme River to form the Menominee.