Paint River at Crystal Falls, MI
Is Paint River at Crystal Falls, MI flooding right now?
Paint River at Crystal Falls, MI measured 2.20 ft on 2026-09-11 01:12:00 UTC. That observation was 4.8 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.20 ft
Streamflow
250 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.82 ft on Mon, Apr 25, 1960.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.5 ft | 7.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.82 ft | 1960-04-25 |
| 9.53 ft | 2002-04-17 |
| 9.45 ft | 1953-07-02 |
| 8.73 ft | 2023-04-15 |
| 8.08 ft | 1975-05-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Michigamme River near Crystal Falls, MI | 5.7 mi | Iron County |
| Paint River near Alpha, MI | 7.5 mi | Iron County |
| Brule River at US Highway 2 near Florence, WI | 10.0 mi | Iron County |
| Brule River near Florence, WI | 10.7 mi | Iron County |
| Brule River near Commonwealth, WI | 12.3 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.