Rooster River river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Rooster River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Rooster River
All 1 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rooster River At Fairfield
CT
USGS 01208873
|
7 | 3.19 | 86.5 | 63% | 1 | 2,170 | 19 |
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Rooster River
Rooster River, also known as the Roostertail River, is a 30-mile-long river located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA. The river flows from the northern edge of Baraga County into Lake Superior. The river is named after the Roostertail Waterfall, which is located near its mouth. The waterfall was used as a landmark by Native Americans and early European settlers. The Rooster River is known for its rugged beauty and numerous waterfalls. It is also an important source of hydroelectric power for the surrounding area, with several dams and reservoirs located along its length. The Silver Lake Dam and the Canyon Falls Dam are two major dams on the river. The river supports recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking. Agriculture is also a significant use for the river, with many farms located in the surrounding area.
Recreation along the Rooster River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Rooster River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Rooster River
Where does the data for the Rooster River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.