RIVER GAUGE · ESCANABA RIVER
Escanaba River at Cornell
Delta County, Michigan
Water level1.36 ft
Flow262 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11.6 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on County Road 519
- 8 ft
Low lying wooded areas become flooded
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 1971 | 6.4 ft | — |
| Feb 17, 1984 | 5.62 ft | — |
| Mar 30, 1986 | 5.61 ft | — |
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