Menominee River near Vulcan, MI
Is Menominee River near Vulcan, MI flooding right now?
Menominee River near Vulcan, MI measured 4.99 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.0 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.99 ft
Streamflow
982 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.72 ft on Fri, Apr 19, 2002.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 14.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.72 ft | 2002-04-19 |
| 17.39 ft | 1996-04-27 |
| 17.36 ft | 2023-04-16 |
| 17.23 ft | 2026-04-15 |
| 15.95 ft | 2019-04-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon River at US Hwy-2 at Loretto, MI | 3.2 mi | Dickinson County |
| Menominee River at Niagara, WI | 6.0 mi | Marinette County |
| Menominee River near Pembine, WI | 10.4 mi | Marinette County |
| Menominee River below Pemene Creek near Pembine, WI | 11.5 mi | Marinette County |
| Menominee River at US Hwy-2 near Iron Mountain, MI | 13.5 mi | Dickinson 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.