Menominee River at US Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain, MI
Is Menominee River at US Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain, MI flooding right now?
Menominee River at US Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain, MI measured 15.31 ft on 2026-09-11 02:10:00 UTC. That observation was 5.2 ft below its 20.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.31 ft
Streamflow
1,840 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20.5 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.05 ft on Tue, Apr 26, 1960.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18.5 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.05 ft | 1960-04-26 |
| 22.5 ft | 1953-07-03 |
| 22.23 ft | 2002-04-18 |
| 21.07 ft | 2023-04-16 |
| 21.04 ft | 1996-04-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Menominee River at Twin Falls near Iron Mt, MI | 0.4 mi | Dickinson County |
| Pine River below Pine River Powerplant near Florence, WI | 7.5 mi | Florence County |
| Menominee River near Florence, WI | 8.1 mi | Florence County |
| Menominee River at Niagara, WI | 8.1 mi | Marinette County |
| Brule River near Commonwealth, WI | 8.8 mi | Florence 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.