Winter Storm Watch
2026-01-09T11:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches possible, with localized higher amounts. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Palmer Divide. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.


Pine River River Levels

Last Updated: January 7, 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 Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence reporting a streamflow rate of 273 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville with a gauge stage of 4.15 ft. 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.

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 3.24 ft -1.8
Pine River At High School Bridge Nr Hoxeyville
USGS 04125460
226 cfs 4.15 ft 11.33
Pine River Near Midland
USGS 04155500
239 cfs 3.46 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.