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2026-03-12T21:00:00-06:00

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Pine River River Levels

Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for Pine River in River flows across 3 streamgages of the Pine River


Summary

Total streamflow across the Pine River was last observed at 449 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 891 acre-ft of water today; about 54% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 836 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2020-05-19 when daily discharge volume was observed at 7,019 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville reporting a streamflow rate of 538 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Pine River, with a gauge stage of 5.04 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Pine River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,094 ft, the Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence.




15-Day Weather Outlook


River Details

Last Updated 2026-01-05
Discharge Volume 891 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 449.0 cfs
+16.0 cfs (+3.7%)
Percent of Normal 53.72%
Maximum 7,019.0 cfs
2020-05-19
Seasonal Avg 836 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence
USGS 04064500
273 cfs 4.15 ft -1.8
Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville
USGS 04125460
538 cfs 5.04 ft -16.07
Pine River Near Midland
USGS 04155500
239 cfs 3.73 ft 8.64
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

Pine River Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,451 at the 2000 census.