Is the Middle Branch Ontonagon River flooding?

Michigan · 2 gauges · Michigan river levels

The Middle Branch Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon 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.

data refreshed 2 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 Middle Branch Ontonagon River near Rockland, MI. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.20 ft on 22 August 1942, carrying 27,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1942 (67 annual peaks).

Drains 671 sq mi · gauge elevation 661 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record