Ontonagon River near Rockland, MI
Is Ontonagon River near Rockland, MI flooding right now?
Ontonagon River near Rockland, MI measured 5.30 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 19.7 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.30 ft
Streamflow
513 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.6 ft on Sat, Aug 22, 1942.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 23 ft | 17.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 19.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 20.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 22.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.6 ft | 1942-08-22 |
| 21.96 ft | 2013-05-01 |
| 21.64 ft | 2023-04-13 |
| 21.13 ft | 2019-04-23 |
| 20.9 ft | 2003-05-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Ontonagon River near Rockland, MI | 2.7 mi | Ontonagon County |
| South Branch Ontonagon River at Ewen, MI | 13.2 mi | Ontonagon County |
| Mineral River Ds of Native Creek near Silver City, MI | 17.8 mi | Ontonagon County |
| West Branch Ontonagon River near Bergland, MI | 18.3 mi | Ontonagon County |
| Bond Falls Canal near Paulding, MI | 22.4 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.