Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt, MI
Is Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt, MI flooding right now?
Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt, MI measured 1.64 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.64 ft
Streamflow
5 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.21 ft on Sat, Apr 20, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.21 ft | 1985-04-20 |
| 8.47 ft | 2002-04-17 |
| 8.3 ft | 1960-04-24 |
| 7.93 ft | 2013-05-01 |
| 7.88 ft | 1986-10-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Afterbay near Greenwood, MI | 5.7 mi | Marquette County |
| Greenwood Release near Greenwood, MI | 5.9 mi | Marquette County |
| Peshekee River near Champion, MI | 6.8 mi | Marquette County |
| Greenwood Diversion near Greenwood, MI | 7.1 mi | Marquette County |
| Peshekee River near Michigamme, MI | 7.8 mi | Marquette 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.