Is the Escanaba River flooding?

Michigan · 3 gauges · Michigan river levels

The Escanaba River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Michigan. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Escanaba River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Michigan river levels.

data refreshed 15 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Escanaba River at Cornell, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.90 ft on 21 April 1906, carrying 9,720 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1906 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.28 ft, 5.6 ft below that record.

Drains 870 sq mi · gauge elevation 749 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Escanaba River at Cornell, MINo flooding1.28 ft10 ft
Escanaba River near St. Nicholas, MINo current data
Escanaba River near Wells, MINo flood stage defined1.38 ft
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.