Is the Middle Branch Escanaba River flooding?
The Middle Branch Escanaba River is tracked by 2 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 Middle Branch Escanaba River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.21 ft on 20 April 1985, carrying 1,930 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (65 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.64 ft, 7.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt, MI | No flooding | 1.64 ft | 6.5 ft | |
| Middle Branch Escanaba River near Princeton, MI | No flood stage defined | 1.54 ft | — |