RIVER GAUGE · MICHIGAMME RIVER
Michigamme River near Crystal Falls
Iron County, Michigan
Water level2.78 ft
Flow279 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft2,754 cfs
Minor flood8 ft3,751 cfs
Moderate flood10 ft6,235 cfs
Major flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
3700 cfs - River begins to flood additional low lying areas along the river bank
- 7 ft
2700 cfs - River exceeds bankfull stage
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1960 | 10.73 ft | 7,260 cfs |
| May 2, 1954 | 10.11 ft | 6,340 cfs |
| Apr 25, 1985 | 9.98 ft | 6,210 cfs |
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