Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VLCM4
River
Menominee River
County
Dickinson, MI
Coordinates
45.7367°N, 87.8633°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Menominee River at Vulcan?
The Menominee River at Vulcan gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04065722) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Menominee River at Vulcan?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Menominee River at Vulcan is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Menominee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Menominee River at Vulcan to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Menominee River at Vulcan gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Michigan at coordinates 45.7367°N, 87.8633°W. USGS site number: 04065722. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading affected by power generation.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.