Middle Branch Ontonagon River near Paulding, MI
Is Middle Branch Ontonagon River near Paulding, MI flooding right now?
Middle Branch Ontonagon River near Paulding, MI measured 4.12 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.9 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.12 ft
Streamflow
92 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.9 ft on Sun, Apr 16, 2023.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 11.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.9 ft | 2023-04-16 |
| 10.6 ft | 2002-04-17 |
| 10.41 ft | 2019-04-24 |
| 10.07 ft | 1960-04-25 |
| 10 ft | 1951-04-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bond Falls Canal near Paulding, MI | 4.4 mi | Ontonagon County |
| South Branch Ontonagon River at Ewen, MI | 15.5 mi | Ontonagon County |
| Wisconsin River near Land O Lakes, WI | 16.6 mi | Vilas County |
| Cisco Branch Ontonagon River at Cisco Lake Outlet, MI | 19.3 mi | Gogebic County |
| Middle Branch Ontonagon River near Rockland, MI | 23.9 mi | Ontonagon 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.