Major Flood
9 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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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
8 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
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
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, 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HUMM4
River
Middle Branch Escanaba River
County
Marquette, MI
Coordinates
46.4992°N, 87.8864°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt?
The Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04057800) 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 Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Branch Escanaba River rises?
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Where is the Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marquette County, Michigan at coordinates 46.4992°N, 87.8864°W. USGS site number: 04057800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Middle Branch Escanaba River near Princeton
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.