Tahquamenon River river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Tahquamenon River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Tahquamenon 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tahquamenon River Near Paradise
MI
USGS 04045500
|
544 | 3.97 | -10.2 | 65% | 182 | 6,420 | 729 |
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
Tahquamenon River
The Tahquamenon River is a 94-mile-long river in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that flows into Lake Superior. The river is named after the Tahquamenon Falls, a series of waterfalls along the river's course. The river has a rich history, and it was once an important transportation route for Native Americans and French fur traders.
The Tahquamenon River is known for its clear water and diverse wildlife, including trout, salmon, and bald eagles. The river's hydrology is influenced by several reservoirs and dams, including the Lower Tahquamenon Dam, which was built in 1913 to provide hydroelectric power to the local community.
Today, the river is used for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, canoeing, and hiking. It is also used for some agricultural purposes, such as irrigation. The river is an important part of Michigan's natural heritage and continues to be a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation along the Tahquamenon River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Tahquamenon 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 Tahquamenon River
Where does the data for the Tahquamenon 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.