RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE BRANCH ESCANABA RIVER
Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt
Marquette County, Michigan
Water level1.59 ft
Flow4 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft647 cfs
Minor flood6.5 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
Major flood9 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
The residence located at 1360 County Road FX begins to flood
- 8.3 ft
The residence located at 1068 County Road FX begins to flood
- 8 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge
- 7 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the County Road FX bridge
- 6.5 ft
County Road FX begins to flood
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1985 | 9.21 ft | 1,930 cfs |
| Apr 16, 2002 | 8.47 ft | 1,570 cfs |
| Apr 23, 1960 | 8.3 ft | 1,640 cfs |
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