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Pine River

Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Total streamflow across the Pine River was last observed at 2,480 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,919 acre-ft of water today; about 139% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,780 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2026-04-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at 7,840 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence reporting a streamflow rate of 2,480 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Pine River, with a gauge stage of 6.75 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.

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


15-Day Long Term Forecast


River Details

Last Updated 2026-04-21
Discharge Volume 4,919 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 2,480.0 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -230.0 cfs (-8.49%)
Percent of Normal 139.35%
Maximum 7,840.0 cfs
2026-04-16
Seasonal Avg 1,780 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
2480 cfs 6.75 ft -8.49
Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville
USGS 04125460
825 cfs 5.67 ft -21.43
Pine River Near Midland
USGS 04155500
1320 cfs 4.75 ft -23.7
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.