RIVER GAUGE · MENOMINEE RIVER
Menominee River at Vulcan
Dickinson County, Michigan
Water level4.96 ft
Flow956 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood19 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19 ft
Floodwaters may cover portions of Homestead and Sturgeon Dam Roads.
- 17 ft
Structures along the river along Homestead Road and Sturgeon Way Road may start to be impacted by floodwaters.
- 15 ft
There is widespread flooding of low lying land, farm land and wooded areas.
- 12 ft
There is some minor flooding of adjacent farmland and wooded lowland.
- 9 ft
There is lowland flooding along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2002 | 17.72 ft | 23,000 cfs |
| Apr 26, 1996 | 17.39 ft | 22,000 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2023 | 17.36 ft | 21,300 cfs |
More on Menominee River
UpstreamMenominee River at Niagara
DownstreamMenominee River near Pembine
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