Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Homes in Republic near Munson Park...South Republic near Bengtson Bridge...and Witch Lake are significantly flooded. Significant portions of County Roads 601...LG...LE and Newberg road are flooded
11 ft
Flood waters cover significant portions of County Road LG between M-95 and Michigamme Dam. Houses near Bengtson Bridge in South Republic are further impacted by flood waters
9 ft
Water impacts the yards and a few homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic and along Floodwood Drive near the Michigamme River east of M-95. Approximately 6 inches of water is covering portions of County Road LG northwest of M-95
8.5 ft
Water begins to cover County Road LG 2.6 miles northwest of M-95
8 ft
Water inundates low lying areas along the river in Republic and South Republic...and will impact the yards of homes near Bengtson bridge on County Road LI in South Republic
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 19, 2002 | 13.1 ft | 4,414 cfs |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 11.97 ft | 4,397 cfs |
| May 10, 1965 | 11.6 ft | 4,360 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLKM4
River
Michigamme River
County
Dickinson, MI
Coordinates
46.2467°N, 88.0125°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Michigamme River near Witch Lake?
The Michigamme River near Witch Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04062400) 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 Michigamme River near Witch Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Michigamme River near Witch Lake is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Michigamme River rises?
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Where is the Michigamme River near Witch Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dickinson County, Michigan at coordinates 46.2467°N, 88.0125°W. USGS site number: 04062400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: WE Energies/USGS, 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.
- 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.