Escanaba River at Cornell, MI
Is Escanaba River at Cornell, MI flooding right now?
Escanaba River at Cornell, MI measured 1.28 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.7 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.28 ft
Streamflow
204 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.4 ft on Fri, Apr 9, 1971.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 12.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.4 ft | 1971-04-09 |
| 5.62 ft | 1984-02-18 |
| 5.61 ft | 1986-03-31 |
| 5.26 ft | 1988-04-01 |
| 5.18 ft | 1989-04-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Escanaba River near St. Nicholas, MI | 5.6 mi | Delta County |
| Escanaba River near Wells, MI | 9.0 mi | Delta County |
| Ford River near Hyde, MI | 10.6 mi | Delta County |
| Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction, MI | 24.5 mi | Delta County |
| Cedar River at County Road 366 near Cedar River, MI | 28.0 mi | Menominee County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.